By Garcia                                             H.R. No. 1169
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Estela Hernandez Palomares of San
 1-2     Antonio, on April 24, 2001, at the age of 79, has deeply saddened
 1-3     the family and many friends of this beloved woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born on March 15, 1922, in
 1-5     Devine in Medina County, grew up in the area of Moore, Bigfoot, and
 1-6     Devine, and attended Bigfoot schools; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This lovely lady married Alfredo Palomares from
 1-8     Lacoste on September 29, 1940; with her husband, Mrs. Palomares
 1-9     enjoyed a warm and fulfilling relationship and took great pride in
1-10     her six daughters and three sons; as her family grew through the
1-11     years, she embraced the joys of grandparenting, and her 15
1-12     grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren will always cherish their
1-13     memories of her; and
1-14           WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Palomares created a
1-15     nurturing, peaceful home environment for her loved ones; she also
1-16     shared her time and energy with her church and community, and her
1-17     enthusiasm and hearty laugh delighted those with whom she
1-18     volunteered at St. Joseph Catholic School and as a member of the
1-19     altar society and the Guadalupanas; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Estela Palomares demonstrated deep commitment to her
1-21     family, her church, and her community, and the loving influence she
1-22     had on the lives of so many will continue for years to come; now,
1-23     therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Estela Hernandez
 2-2     Palomares and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
 2-3     to her husband, Alfredo Palomares; to her sons, Alfredo Palomares,
 2-4     Jr., Roman Palomares, and Michael Palomares; to her daughters, Olga
 2-5     Ortega, Gloria Eyler, Sabina Gutierrez, and Bernadette Cardenas; to
 2-6     her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to the other
 2-7     relatives and many friends of this esteemed woman; and, be it
 2-8     further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
2-11     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Estela
2-12     Hernandez Palomares.