H.R. No. 25 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Delia Flores Pina of 
Eldorado on October 13, 2003, at the age of 72, has deeply saddened 
this beloved woman's family and host of friends; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born on August 15, 1931, in 
Sonora; Mrs. Pina graduated from San Antonio Tech as a licensed 
vocational nurse and earned her degree as a registered nurse from 
Baptist Memorial School of Nursing; she embarked on a noble career 
in health care and spent the greater part of her life in Eldorado, 
where she served on the board of the local hospital; and
	WHEREAS, The former Delia Flores met the love of her life, 
Domingo Pina, in Eldorado, and they enjoyed a happy and enduring 
relationship; their joy was multiplied through the years by the 
arrival of two children and three beloved grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Pina was a 
stalwart volunteer in organizations that promote health and 
education; she was also an active congregant of First Baptist 
Church, where she participated in the choir, Sunday school, 
missions, and the Senior Ambassadors; and
	WHEREAS, Much appreciated for the time and talents she shared 
with church and civic groups, Mrs. Pina will also be remembered 
fondly for the highly prized hot sauce that she created and for her 
thoughtful, homemade gifts; and
	WHEREAS, Delia Pina worked tirelessly in behalf of the sick 
and those less fortunate, and the blessing of her life will long be 
cherished by all who were privileged to share in her love and 
friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Delia Flores Pina and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her daughter, Debbie Pina; to her son and 
daughter-in-law, Danny and Deborah Pina; to her grandchildren, 
Jordan, Jacob, and Joshua; to her sisters and brothers, Odilia F. 
Duran, Cristela F. Bautista, Robert Flores, and Esteban C. Flores, 
Jr.; and to all who mourn the passing of this cherished woman; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Delia 
Flores Pina.

                                                                      Hilderbran


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 25 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on May 11, 2004.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House