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79R15022 MDM-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 1476



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the loved ones 
of Barbara Contreras, who died on April 20, 2004, at the age of 85; 
and
	WHEREAS, The heart of a cherished extended family, Mrs. 
Contreras enjoyed the love and affection of a sister and six 
brothers while growing up; she started her own family with her 
adored husband, Eugenio Contreras, and with him was richly blessed 
with seven children, 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 
four great-great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Contreras was a longtime resident of Fabens and 
a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; she made lasting 
contributions to the lives of many and she is deeply missed; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barbara Contreras and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
husband, Eugenio Contreras; to her children, Mary Ann Lopez, Emilio 
Telas, Romelia Wiseman, Barbara Telas, Gene Contreras, Ida Mendez, 
and Joe Contreras; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 
great-great-grandchildren; to her brother, Cruz Guerra; and to all 
who mourn the passing of this beloved 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 Barbara 
Contreras.