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By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 90 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Francisca D. Herrera on September 10, 
2004, at the age of 92, has deeply saddened the family and friends 
of this esteemed lady; and
	WHEREAS,  Mrs. Herrera lived her life with integrity and an 
unwavering commitment to family; she shared a rich and rewarding 
union with her husband, the late Alfonso A. Herrera, Sr., that was 
blessed with two sons and a daughter; moreover, she took joy in her 
role as a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother; and
	WHEREAS, The loving matriarch of her family and a cherished 
friend to many, Mrs. Herrera played a positive role in the lives of 
all those who were fortunate to know her; although her presence is 
profoundly missed by her loved ones, her memory will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Francisca D. Herrera 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her 
sons, Alfonso A. Herrera, Jr., and his wife, Irma, and William R. 
Herrera, Sr., and his wife, Sylvia; to her daughter, Irene Salazar, 
and her husband, Altero; to her grandchildren, Alfonso A. Herrera 
III and his wife, Lisa, Sonia Pompa and her husband, Rick, William 
R. Herrera, Jr., and his wife, Betty, Greg R. Herrera and his wife, 
Andrea, Jon Gary Herrera and his wife, Yolanda, Altero Salazar and 
his wife, Jessica, and Melissa Field and her husband, David; to her 
14 great-grandchildren; to her sister, Artemia Sanchez; to her 
sisters-in-law, Anna Thorne, Alicia Ruiz, and Josefina Miller; to 
her brothers-in-law, Roberto and Alfredo Herrera; and to her other 
relatives and 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 Francisca 
D. Herrera.