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79R11828 MDM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 1151



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of Maria Belia Gordon 
brings to all who treasured her love and friendship; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan and lifelong resident of Alpine, Mrs. 
Gordon was born on October 28, 1932, to Jose and Michaela Martinez, 
and passed from this life on February 4, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, She deeply cared for her family, including her 
husband, Lewis B., and their eight children; through the years, 
this respected matriarch happily welcomed two more generations of 
descendants into her close-knit family; and
	WHEREAS, The heart of a circle of loved ones, Maria Belia 
Gordon was a blessing in the lives of countless individuals, and the 
memory of her devotion will long be held in the hearts of those 
fortunate enough to have known her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Maria Belia 
Gordon and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family:  to 
her husband, Lewis B. Gordon; to her children, Rita, Jessica, 
Donna, and Rudy Gordon, Ramona Gordon-Moore, Lupe Rodriguez, Lorina 
Klingemann, and Michael Martinez; to her 14 grandchildren; to her 
six great-grandchildren; to her nieces and nephews; and to all who 
mourn the passing of this cherished 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 Belia 
Gordon.