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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887


In Memory

of

Dora Lawson


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dora Lawson, who died
April 30, 2005, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Dora was born in San Antonio on April 4, 1920, to 
Refugia Aguirre and Jesus Aguirre, Sr.; she was married to the 
late Aubrey Lawson; and
	WHEREAS, The strength and courage she displayed throughout 
her life was truly inspirational; and
	WHEREAS, Dora was a caring and generous woman, who was 
admired and respected by all who knew her, and she will long be 
remembered for her wisdom, her warmth, and her gracious manner; 
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 Dora Lawson:  her children, Sandra Magallanes, 
Debra Perez, Aubrey Lawson, and April Hutzler; her sisters, 
Connie Manso and Ernestine Pena; her brother, Armando Aguirre; 
and her three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 
Dora Lawson.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate