SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 574


In Memory

of

Minerva Barnard Leal


	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of 
Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Minerva Barnard Leal, 
who died March 14, 2005, at the age of 87; and

	WHEREAS, Minerva Barnard was born in Corpus Christi on
December 27, 1917, to Juan G. and Maria Salinas Barnard, and 
she lived in Corpus Christi all of her life; she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Onofre "Frank" Leal; and

	WHEREAS, She graduated from Incarnate Word Academy and 
attended Del Mar College; a longtime Nueces County employee, 
she worked for three years in the tax collector's office and 
for 45 years in the county clerk's office, where she was chief 
deputy county clerk; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, she was active in numerous 
community organizations; she served as president of the 
Incarnate Word Academy Alumni Association and as president 
of the American Business Women's Association; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of 
Corpus Christi Cathedral and served on the parish council; she
was a member of the Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Daughters; 
and

	WHEREAS, Noted for her charm, warmth, and generosity, 
Minerva Leal enriched the lives of all who knew her, and her 
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest was an inspiration
to others; and

	WHEREAS, Minerva 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 Minerva Barnard Leal:  her son, 
Juan Onofre Leal; her daughters, Norma Leal Dishman, 
Sylvia Leal Ybarra, and Minerva Leal-Gaytan; and her 
11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 
great-great-grandchild; 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 Minerva Leal.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate