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By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 814



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The fond memories of a most meaningful and 
influential life may serve as comfort to the family and friends of 
Maria Rivera Alonzo, who passed away April 22, 2006, in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born on October 7, 1930, in 
Crystal City, the town where she lived for most of her life; never 
ashamed or afraid of hard work, she earned money as a migrant farm 
laborer, traveling from Texas to several other states in order to 
contribute to the wellbeing of her family; and
	WHEREAS, Upon meeting Emetrio M. Alonzo, Maria found her mate 
for life, and the two were blessed by nine children; these sons and 
daughters, who included future state representative Roberto R. 
Alonzo, were continually inspired by the example of their strong, 
industrious, and loving mother who was the foundation of the 
family; and
	WHEREAS, Speaking of his mother's influence on himself and 
his siblings, Representative Alonzo has said that, "we are who we 
are because of her"; Mrs. Alonzo not only stressed the importance of 
basic qualities such as honesty and responsibility, but also taught 
her children to value civic and political ideals such as equality 
and civil rights and to work for the betterment of all; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Alonzo was deeply saddened by the loss of her 
husband, Emetrio, in the late 1970s, but she found solace in the 
love of her family and the friendship of her many other 
acquaintances; she was a frequent and most welcome visitor to the 
capitol, and her warmth, grace, and generosity will be fondly 
remembered here, as they will be by everyone who had the pleasure 
and good fortune of meeting this most remarkable woman; 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 
Maria Rivera Alonzo and extend deepest sympathy to the members of 
her family: to her children, Ramon, Gerardo, Roberto, Victor, 
Javier, Monica, Diana, Maria Anna, and Maria Luisa, and to her 28 
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and when the Texas House of Representatives 
adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Maria Rivera Alonzo.