SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208


In Memory

of

Mary Garza Guerra

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Mary Garza Guerra, who 
died November 7, 2004, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Mary was born on September 23, 1920, in Corpus Christi
to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Garza, Sr.; her father was the founder of the 
League of United Latin American Citizens, and like her father, 
Mary remained active in that organization and in community 
affairs throughout her life; and
	WHEREAS, In the 1930s, she worked for the Nueces County
tax office at a time when most women did not work; she was married 
to the late John C. Guerra, who shared her dedication to community
service; she was preceded in death by her loving brother,
Robert Garza; and
	WHEREAS, Mary was well known for reaching out to people who 
had few opportunities, and she was devoted to her family, her 
church, and her work with the League of United Latin American 
Citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Recognized as a young woman for her stunning 
beauty, Mary was adored throughout her life, and she enriched the 
lives of all who knew her with her love and compassion, her warmth 
and kindness, and her wonderful sense of humor; and
	WHEREAS, She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she 
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Mary Garza Guerra:  her daughter, C. A. Serrano; her 
sons, John Charles Guerra and Robert "Tony" Guerra; her brothers, 
Ben Garza, Jr., and Joe Garza; her sister, Lydia Delgado; and her 
eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Mary Guerra.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 22, 2005, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate