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79R817 JNC-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 97 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Mary Lou Tamez of San Antonio passed away on October 
4, 2004, at the age of 74, leaving behind a host of loved ones whose 
lives were immeasurably enriched by her presence; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 16, 1930, to Peter D. Reed and Celia 
Rodriguez Reed, Mrs. Tamez was the youngest of four children; she 
graduated from Ursaline Academy in 1947, earned a bachelor's degree 
in business administration from Trinity University, and went on to 
attend St. Mary's School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, In 1953, this accomplished Texan married Dr. Richard 
J. Tamez, whom she affectionately called "Papooch," and in the 
years that followed she built a happy home life for the couple's 
four children, Richard, Marisa, Maurice, and Edward; and
	WHEREAS, Witty and fun-loving, Mrs. Tamez enjoyed life to the 
fullest, whether sharing another wonderful trip with her husband or 
spending time with their close-knit family at home; caring and 
giving as well, she enthusiastically lent her time and talents to 
such worthy organizations as Los Sembradores de Amistad and the Pan 
American League; and
	WHEREAS, Those who had the privilege of knowing Mary Lou 
Tamez will not soon forget the kindness, grace, and compassion she 
brought to every facet of her life, and although she is deeply 
missed, her memory will endure in the hearts of all who were touched 
by her affection and friendship during her years on this earth; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Lou Tamez and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
husband, Dr. Richard J. Tamez; to her sons, Richard P. Tamez and his 
wife, Irma, Maurice R. Tamez and his wife, Angela, and Edward J. 
Tamez and his wife, Andrea; to her daughter, Dr. Marisa C. Inigo and 
her husband, Jorge; to her grandchildren, Marisa T. Inigo, Jorge R. 
Inigo, Richard D. Tamez, and Sebastian J. Tamez; to her brother, 
Peter N. Reed; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Lou 
Tamez.