SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1092


In Memory

of

Mary Jo Massara


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Mary Jo Massara, who died 
May 9, 2005, at the age of 60; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mary Jo graduated from 
Brackenridge High School; she began her career at the San Antonio 
Express-News in 1963; and
	WHEREAS, She became the newspaper's promotion director ten 
years later and rose to the position of vice president of marketing
in 1993; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Jo Massara formed her own company to promote 
tourism in San Antonio; she was recently an account executive 
with Diverse Media; and
	WHEREAS, She was respected in the community for her many 
accomplishments; she often helped raise money for nonprofit 
organizations and mentored many young men and women in the
San Antonio business community; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Jo will be remembered for her bubbly 
personality, her wit, and her dauntless spirit; she leaves behind
memories that will be cherished 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 Jo Massara:  her brother, Martin Mario Massara; 
her aunts, Sofia Cruz Herrera and Celia Cruz Flores; and her 
uncle, Raul Lozano Cruz; 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 Mary Jo Massara.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate