1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                            Virginia Urbina Jones
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-6     of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Virginia Urbina Jones, who
 1-7     died on April 6, 1999; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Her death is an irreplaceable loss for her family,
 1-9     friends, and clients; she was a woman of great compassion and
1-10     empathy and dedicated her life to those she loved; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Truly a champion of burning civic issues, her
1-12     passion mainly focused on migrants and the disadvantaged; she
1-13     leaves a legacy of commitment and compassion that will serve as
1-14     a magnificent example for those who strive to serve their
1-15     fellowman; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Known to her friends and clients as
1-17     "La Senora Jones," she worked tirelessly for 52 years to cut
1-18     through the endless reams of bureaucratic red tape; her
1-19     dedication ran deep and wide, so much so, that she continued
1-20     her work from her hospital bed till the very end; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Her valued counsel will be deeply missed by all who
1-22     cherished this remarkable woman; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, extend its sincere sympathy to the family of
 2-1     Virginia Urbina Jones:  her sons, Charles Urbina Jones and
 2-2     Rudolph O. Jones; and her granddaughters, Stephanie Gayle Jones
 2-3     and Lindsay Ross Jones; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
 2-5     members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
 2-6     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
 2-7     do so in memory of Virginia Urbina Jones.
 2-8                                                                    Luna
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on April 19, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-14                                  ______________________________________
2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate