1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 920
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                             Petra Mendiola Cruz
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-6     United Daughters of the Confederacy in honoring the memory of
 1-7     Petra Mendiola Cruz; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, A ceremony was held May 2, 1999, in Houston to
 1-9     unveil the marker dedicated to this Real Daughter of the
1-10     Confederacy; and
1-11           WHEREAS, As descendants of Confederate soldiers, this
1-12     century-old women's organization was originally founded to keep
1-13     the history and the heritage of the Confederacy alive; and
1-14           WHEREAS, With the passing of time, this benevolent society
1-15     broadened its objectives of patriotism and memorialization into
1-16     caring for the veterans and widows of all wars and conflicts and
1-17     the promotion of civic endeavors; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Petra Mendiola Cruz was a venerable member of
1-19     Southern Cross Chapter 2502 and worthy of the tribute paid to her
1-20     with the marker; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences on the loss
 2-3     of this Real Daughter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy;
 2-4     and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
 2-6     expression of the deepest sympathy of the Texas Senate.
 2-7                                                                Whitmire
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 2-9                                          President of the Senate
2-10                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-11                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-12                                  on May 10, 1999, by a rising vote.
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2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate