1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                          Bernarda Chacon Sandoval
 1-5           WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Texas Senate
 1-6     joins with the citizens of West Texas in mourning the loss of
 1-7     Bernarda Chacon Sandoval, who died October 2, 1998, at the age
 1-8     of 81; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Being taken from this earth on the Feast of the
1-10     Guardian Angels is only fitting for a woman of great compassion
1-11     and courage who devoted her life to her loved ones and to the
1-12     care of others; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Born on November 25, 1916, Bernarda overcame many
1-14     obstacles as an orphan and divorced mother of seven; she labored
1-15     as a domestic, factory, and field worker; she endured many
1-16     heartaches; suffered many debilitating ailments; sacrificed much
1-17     so that her children could be educated, not schooled, in their
1-18     professions; throughout her life, she maintained a passion for
1-19     living and a joy in simple celebrations; and
1-20           WHEREAS, She used her life and experiences to relate
1-21     "dichos" (stories) to help others through rough times; snippets
1-22     of folk wisdom were her way of conveying humor, wisdom,
1-23     understanding, and compassion to all situations; no one was ever
1-24     prejudged and all were welcomed in her warm embrace; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Her presence will be greatly missed by all who
 2-2     knew her, and her great inner strength and conviction will live
 2-3     on in the many lives she touched as a mother and a friend; now,
 2-4     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     bereaved family of Bernarda Chacon Sandoval; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
 2-9     members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-10     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-11     do so in memory of Bernarda Chacon Sandoval.
2-12                                                               Shapleigh
2-13                                  ______________________________________
2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on April 6, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate