1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 748 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join 1-4 the family and friends of Norma Vargas in honoring her on the 1-5 grand occasion of her 65th birthday; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Daughter of the late Ascencio and Cruz Ruiz Pina, 1-7 Norma Vargas was born April 16, 1936, and grew up with her 1-8 brothers and sisters, Olga Olivia, Diana Edna, Hector, Luz Maria 1-9 and Juan Manuel; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Well known throughout Laredo and Webb County for 1-11 her enthusiasm, dedication, positive attitude, and generosity of 1-12 spirit, this gracious lady is beloved by all who know her; and 1-13 WHEREAS, She married Jose Ramiro Vargas on September 23, 1956, 1-14 and they have enjoyed 44 years of happiness; their family and 1-15 friends are a source of much delight for Norma and Ramiro, as are 1-16 traveling to Las Vegas and playing card games; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A vital member of her community, Mrs. Vargas is 1-18 noted for her tireless efforts on behalf of others; she generously 1-19 donates her time to the Texas Department of Mental Health and 1-20 Mental Retardation and lends her expertise to the Webb County 2-1 Tax Assessor-Collector's office; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Norma Vargas is a warm and generous individual who 2-3 has earned the respect and admiration of all who have had the 2-4 privilege of knowing her, and it is truly an honor for the 2-5 Texas Senate to recognize such a distinguished and remarkable 2-6 lady; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby recognize Norma Vargas as a treasured 2-9 citizen of her town and state, wishing her continued health 2-10 and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-12 for Mrs. Vargas as a memento of this special day in her life. 2-13 Zaffirini 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on April 17, 2001. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate