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79S20705 BJM-D



By:  Luna                                                         H.R. No. 238







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The citizens of Corpus Christi lost a devoted 

citizen, prominent business leader, and beloved friend with the 

passing of Maria del Rosario Carrizo on August 11, 2005, at the age 

of 65; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Carrizo owned and operated La Malinche Tortilla 

Factory and Tamale Factory, her family's business that was founded 

in 1939; and

	WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back to her community and 

illustrating how women can make a difference, this notable Texan 

was involved with a host of civic and political organizations; a 

delegate to the Democratic Party state convention, she also gave of 

her time and talents to the Westside Business Association, Hispanic 

Chamber of Commerce, and South Texas Institute for the Arts; and

	WHEREAS, Maria del Rosario Carrizo will long be remembered 

for her love of family and community, and although she will be 

deeply missed, her unique spirit will endure in the hearts of those 

whose lives she so richly blessed; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 

life of Maria del Rosario Carrizo and extend sincere sympathy to the 

members of her family:  to her husband, Rafael Carrizo; to her 

daughter, Marcella Carrizo; to her sons, Rocky, Michael, and 

Mauricio Carrizo; to her niece, Laura Chapa; to her brother, Abel 

Chapa; to her two grandchildren; and to all who mourn the passing of 

this much-loved 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 Maria del 

Rosario Carrizo.