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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House