SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472


In Memory

of

Olivia R. Acevedo

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Olivia R. Acevedo, who died 
March 12, 2003, at the age of 73; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Olivia Acevedo gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Olivia was a devout Christian who was respected
in the community for her accomplishments and was noted for her 
friendly nature; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she 
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Olivia R. Acevedo:  her husband of 56 years, 
Ernesto Acevedo, Sr.; her daughters and their husbands,
Elda and Guillermo De La Garza, Olinda and Johnny Cisneros, 
Gracie and Tony Esquivel, Ana Belia and Roy Franco; her
sons and their wives, Ernesto Acevedo, Jr., and Diana,
Hector and Sherri Acevedo, and Oscar Acevedo; her 26 
grandchildren and her nine great-grandchildren; her brothers,


Beto Ruiz, Omar Ruiz, and Osiel Ruiz; and her sisters,
Eldita Santos, Nelly Mascarenas, Belia Maldonado, and
Adalia Chapa; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for 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 Olivia R. Acevedo.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate