1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Elvira Elizondo 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the passing of esteemed 1-8 businesswoman Mrs. Elvira Elizondo, who died February 23, 2001; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native of South Bexar County, she was 1-11 born October 17, 1915, to the late Elvira and Eliseo Sorola; 1-12 after marrying Raymond R. Carvajal, the devoted couple operated 1-13 Buena Vista Grocery and provided a secure and loving home for 1-14 their two sons; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A faithful and devout member of El Carmen 1-16 Catholic Church, Mrs. Elizondo lived her faith in her daily life; 1-17 she gave tirelessly of her time and energy serving as bookkeeper 1-18 for the pastor; an active participant in the Confraternity of 1-19 Christian Doctrine program and church auction, she also assisted 1-20 the Daughters of Charity; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The charter member of the Buena Vista Fire 1-22 Department married Pete Elizondo on December 23, 1978; she and 2-1 her beloved shared many years of happiness raising their combined 2-2 families, and they were actively involved in Sembradores De Amistad; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, Devoted to her family and community, 2-5 Mrs. Vera Elizondo will be affectionately remembered for her 2-6 generosity of spirit and strength of character; now, therefore, 2-7 be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-10 bereaved family of Elvira Elizondo: her husband, Pete Elizondo; 2-11 her sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Bobbie Carvajal, and 2-12 Charlie and Kathy Carvajal; her stepsons, Edward Elizondo and 2-13 Arthur Elizondo; her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Sanchez; and her 2-14 12 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-16 for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-17 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-18 so in memory of Elvira Elizondo. 2-19 Van de Putte 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on March 15, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate