H.R. No. 2124



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Mary Suarez Tijerina of Raymondville is a beloved 
member of her community who is most deserving of special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Tijerina has devoted much time and energy to 
the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, and Our Lady of 
Guadalupe Church and she was an active den mother for the Girl 
Scouts and Boy Scouts; spirited and supportive, she is a dedicated 
follower of the junior high school and high school football teams in 
Raymondville, and for many years, she could be found in the stands 
motivating the team and rallying the fans; in addition, she has 
acted as the mistress of ceremonies for countless weddings, 
quinceaneras, and anniversaries in the community; and
	WHEREAS, Born on August 14, 1933, in Lyford, Mrs. Tijerina 
worked for the Raymondville ISD for 27 years as a snack bar manager 
and also dedicated more than 25 years of service to the district as 
a volunteer cook for annual booster fund-raisers; and
	WHEREAS, Supported by her sons, Manuel, Alfredo, Luis, 
Alberto, Hector, and Mario, and her daughters, Nena and Norma, Mary 
Tijerina is truly a source of inspiration, and her generosity and 
kind spirit have brightened the lives of all those who are 
privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Mary Suarez Tijerina for her civic service 
and commend her for her dedication to the  community of 
Raymondville; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Tijerina as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2124 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House