1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1015 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Alice Yvonne Acosta 1-5 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of Laredo 1-6 in mourning the death of Alice Yvonne Acosta, who died on 1-7 February 20, 1999, at the age of 35; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on August 7, 1963, Alice was an employee of 1-9 the Texas Department of Human Services, where she had been honored 1-10 for her excellent work; and 1-11 WHEREAS, With her exuberant and friendly disposition, 1-12 Miss Acosta spread happiness everywhere she went; her friends will 1-13 remember her as an articulate, organized, and happy person; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The mother of one 13-year-old son, Able Acosta, 1-15 Alice was a dedicated and devoted parent; she made numerous 1-16 sacrifices in order to give her son an excellent education; and 1-17 WHEREAS, One of the most valuable lessons she taught her 1-18 son by example was the importance of family; her guidance is still 1-19 felt in the daily lives of her loved ones; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An attentive mother, friend, and daughter, 1-21 Alice Acosta is remembered for the affection, confidence, and 1-22 loyalty she inspired in those with whom she was associated; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of her community, 2-1 Miss Acosta will be remembered for her devotion to her family, 2-2 friends, and profession; she leaves a legacy of compassion and 2-3 commitment which will be cherished by those who knew and loved 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 members 2-7 of her family: her son, Able Acosta; her mother and stepfather, 2-8 Alicia and Mike Urdiales; her sister, Monica Lester; and her 2-9 brother, Frank Acosta; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-12 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-13 in memory of Alice Yvonne Acosta. 2-14 Zaffirini 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 18, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate