1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 504 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Jennie P. Ruiz 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Austin in mourning the loss of Jennie P. Ruiz, who died Saturday, 1-8 March 13, at the age of 85; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A charitable woman, Jennie gave tirelessly to her 1-10 community; her kind, selfless acts were many; collecting donations 1-11 for the March of Dimes and volunteering for the Salvation Army were 1-12 two causes Jennie loved and worked for; Jennie's service to her 1-13 community was recognized on two occasions by the Retired Senior 1-14 Volunteer Program, in 1993, when they celebrated her 20 years of 1-15 service, and in 1997, when they honored her with their Community 1-16 Service Award; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An exemplary organizer in her community, Jennie was 1-18 respected by her neighbors for her help in forming the Neighborhood 1-19 Civic Association; she was a founder of the community health 1-20 volunteers and contributed her time to many public health causes; 1-21 for her devotion to her community, Jennie received the American 1-22 Cancer Society Leadership Award, was named Cataract Support Group 1-23 Outstanding Member, and was honored with the League of United Latin 1-24 American Citizens Outstanding Woman Award; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-2 Jennie gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 2-3 warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew 2-4 her; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-7 family of Jennie P. Ruiz: her daughter, Anna Sanchez; her sons, 2-8 Victor Ruiz III, Jim V. Ruiz, Johnny P. Ruiz, Santo Ruiz, and 2-9 Dan Ruiz; her brothers, Mike and Albert Porfirio; her sister, 2-10 Julia LaGrone; her grandchildren, Odessa, Richard, John Luke, 2-11 Mark L., Linda, Victor IV, Christopher, Kevin, Patricia, Jimmy Jr., 2-12 Michael, Jovanni, Paul, Jovanna, Denise, Erlinda, Julie, Marissa, 2-13 Maria, Monica, Vida Mia, Desiree, Daniel, and Celeste; and her 26 2-14 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-16 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-17 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-18 in memory of Jennie P. Ruiz. 2-19 Barrientos 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on March 29, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate