1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 374 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Susie Velasquez 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Susie Velasquez, 1-8 who died February 15, 2001, at the age of 79; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A gracious and loving wife, mother, and 1-10 grandmother, she will be forever gratefully remembered for 1-11 her generosity of spirit, her compassion, and her devotion 1-12 to her family; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An active and faithful member of Saint Mary's 1-14 Cathedral and the Legion of Mary Society, the devout Catholic 1-15 believed strongly in practicing her faith in her daily life and 1-16 was at all times ready to give of her time to help others; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Velasquez was a talented and generous woman 1-18 known for her love of gardening, sewing, and music; she received 1-19 much enjoyment from sharing the rewards of her labors with her 1-20 family and friends; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Having given so generously of herself throughout 2-1 her allotted time, this warm and compassionate individual leaves 2-2 a legacy of love and commitment that will live on in the memories 2-3 of all whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences 2-6 to the family of Susie Velasquez: her beloved husband of 2-7 54 years, Matias Velasquez; her children, Charles A. Flores, 2-8 Michael and Josie Velasquez, Francis and Elsa Velasquez, 2-9 Yolanda Velasquez, Barbara Velasquez Rivera, Monica Larson, 2-10 Jerri Tymniak, and James Stewart; and her 13 grandchildren 2-11 and three great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-14 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-15 day, it do so in memory of Susie Velasquez. 2-16 Barrientos 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on February 28, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate