SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239


In Memory

of

Nora Gonzalez de Montemayor


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Laredo in honoring the memory of a gracious and distinguished 
Texan, Nora Gonzalez de Montemayor, who died September 22, 2001; 
and

	WHEREAS, This beloved and devoted wife, mother, 
grandmother and friend enriched us with her love and compassion 
and her enthusiasm and vitality; and

	WHEREAS, Nora Gonzalez de Montemayor was born in 
Laredo, Texas, where her wonderful warmth, helpfulness and 
generosity of spirit endeared her to all who had the good fortune 
to know and love her; and

	WHEREAS, A talented woman, Nora always loved performing; 
in high school she was an enthusiastic cheerleader, and later in 
life she earned a reputation as an accomplished singer and dancer 
and was especially passionate about Ballet Folklorico; in 1984, 
on behalf of the Society of Martha Washington, she portrayed 
Martha Dandridge Washington; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Montemayor filled all the years allotted 
to her with great kindness and loyal service to her family, 
friends and community; she served Laredo in an exemplary manner 
as a member and president of the Women's City Club, a member and 
director of the Pan American Roundtable, a board member and 
president of the Society of Martha Washington, a member of the 
Blessed Sacrament Altar Society and a member of the Equestrian 
Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and is remembered with 
appreciation for her longtime support of the Kidney Foundation 
of Laredo; and

	WHEREAS, Preceded in death by her beloved husband, 
Jose A. Montemayor, Jr., and her loving parents, Gilberto G. 
and Herminia Gonzalez, this highly respected and admired woman 
is deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her unique 
presence will live on in the hearts of the many people whose 
lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences 
to the bereaved family of Nora Gonzalez de Montemayor:  
her children, Jose A. Montemayor III and his wife, Marta; 
Nora Idalia Montemayor; Gerardo S. Montemayor and his wife, 
Mary Ellen; and Armando G. Montemayor; her sisters,
Frances G. Madison, Dora G. Wolfe and Teresa G. Ramirez;


her grandchildren; and the countless friends who comprised
her extended family; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Nora Gonzalez de Montemayor.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 25, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate