79S31307 JNC-D
By: Quintanilla H.R. No. 395
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of
Manuela Cortez Fresquez, who passed away on March 23, 2006; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Socorro, Mrs. Fresquez was
born on February 22, 1913; she shared nearly 75 years with her
beloved husband, Juan Angel Fresquez, and the couple were blessed
with 11 children, 36 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 13
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Known for her loving, nurturing spirit, Mrs.
Fresquez earned the title "Mother of the Year" on more than one
occasion; she was a valued member of La Purisima Catholic Church and
an accomplished seamstress, and she took great pride in making
wedding dresses for her daughters; and
WHEREAS, Manuela Fresquez was a treasure in the lives of
those fortunate to have known her, and though her presence is gone
from us, the memory of her unwavering commitment to her family and
friends will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Manuela Cortez Fresquez and extend deepest sympathy to the members
of her family: to her husband, Juan Angel Fresquez; to her children,
Estanislao Fresquez and his wife, Dominga, Manuela Ines Fresquez
Enciso, Juan Martin Fresquez and his wife, Alicia, Sister Catalina
Fresquez CCVI, Maria Fresquez, Luis Fresquez and his wife, Cecilia,
Vicente Fresquez and his wife, Beth, Margarita Fresquez Zaske and
her husband, Bob, Monica Mucchetti, Marta Fresquez, and Ana Barry
and her husband, Michael; to her 36 grandchildren, 60
great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren; and to her
other relatives and many friends; 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 Manuela
Cortez Fresquez.