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By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 260



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Theresa Rose "Tess" Giolma 
of San Antonio on March 3, 2004, at the age of 57, has brought a 
profound loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed woman; 
and
	WHEREAS, Born June 24, 1946, to Lieutenant Louis S. and 
Rachel Karably, Mrs. Giolma attended the University of Florida and 
earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's 
degree in education; it was during those years that she met and 
married her husband, Paul Giolma; and
	WHEREAS, After moving to San Antonio in 1975, Mrs. Giolma 
became deeply involved in the community, donating her time and 
talents to a number of worthy causes and organizations; a member of 
the Mahnke Park Neighborhood Association, she was instrumental in 
the retransformation of Lamar Elementary into a mainstream school, 
served with the Women's Political Caucus, was appointed to the 
city's Board of Adjustments, and officiated as chair of San 
Antonio's City Planning Commission; and
	WHEREAS, Highly dedicated to ensuring the election of quality 
political candidates, Mrs. Giolma devoted her energy and expertise 
to an array of political campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s, including 
Ann Richards's gubernatorial and reelection races; she displayed 
the utmost professionalism throughout her career, and her record of 
excellence was recognized with an appointment to the State Board of 
Optometry; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of tremendous courage and integrity, Tess 
Giolma served her city and state with pride and distinction, 
demonstrating rare drive and determination in all her endeavors, 
and although she will be greatly missed, her legacy will live on in 
the hearts and minds of those whose lives she touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Theresa Rose Giolma and extend deepest sympathy to the 
members of her family: to her husband, Paul Giolma; to her son, 
Matthew Giolma; to her parents, Colonel Louis S. and Rachel 
Karably; to her sister, Deborah Karably Lazar; to her brothers, 
Louis S. Karably, Jr., David Karably, and Kenneth Karably; and to 
the other relatives and friends of this beloved and admired woman; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives 
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Theresa Rose "Tess" Giolma.