R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Elena Hernandez of Alpine on January
 1-2     6, 2000, at the age of 64, brought great sorrow to the family and
 1-3     friends of this beloved woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on March 14, 1935, Mrs. Hernandez was a
 1-5     lifelong resident of Alpine, where she raised a large and lively
 1-6     family; a proud and devoted mother, she nurtured and sustained her
 1-7     children with loving care, insight, and wisdom; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Mrs. Hernandez was a valued member and faithful
 1-9     congregant of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This warm and gracious woman enriched the lives of
1-11     many, and her spirit lives on in the grateful hearts of those she
1-12     touched; now, therefore, be it
1-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-14     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Elena Hernandez and extend
1-15     sincere sympathy to her loved ones:  to her husband, Ben Campos; to
1-16     her children, Salvador Hernandez, Jr., Danny Hernandez, Sr., George
1-17     Hernandez, Lalo Hernandez, Sr., John Hernandez, Debbie Newberry,
1-18     Dena Portillo, Ruth Portillo, Bridget Oliphant, Yolanda Hernandez,
1-19     and Cynthia Estrada; to her sisters, Mary Robledo, Pilar Canas,
1-20     JoAnn Hulem, Ida Rodriguez, and Isabel Langford; to her brothers,
1-21     Albert Ramos, Herminio B. Ramos, Jr., and Ernesto Ramos; and to the
1-22     many other relatives and friends who cherish her memory; and, be it
1-23     further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
 2-2     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-3     Elena Hernandez.
                                                                     Gallego
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on March 29, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House