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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 345
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In Memory |
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of |
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Magdalena Garcia |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens |
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of El Paso in mourning the loss of Magdalena Garcia, who died |
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January 20, 2007, at the age of 61; and |
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WHEREAS, Magda Garcia was a longtime El Paso resident |
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and a valuable pillar in the community and was noted for her many |
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contributions to the arts; she was a highly talented and |
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multifaceted artist and performer; and |
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WHEREAS, Skilled in many disciplines of the arts, she sang, |
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directed, painted, sculpted, and designed costumes and scenery; |
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she was the director and a consultant for the popular musical |
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show, Viva Mexico, and she wrote many of the original scripts for |
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the show and designed many of the costumes and much of the |
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background scenery; and |
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WHEREAS, She worked closely with local dance organizations, |
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such as Ballet Folklorico El Paso and Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte, |
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and worked on shows such as Revolución; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Magda was respected in the |
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El Paso community for her outstanding accomplishments; she was |
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beloved by many, and a tribute to her life was held on January 28, 2007, |
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by her friends and her colleagues; area singers and dancers from |
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Ballet Folklorico El Paso and Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte |
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performed, and her songs and paintings were featured; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of uncommon strength, enthusiasm, and |
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generosity, Magda gave unselfishly to others, and her warmth and |
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valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the |
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bereaved family of Magdalena Garcia: her daughters, Norma Hernandez |
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and Emelia Rodriguez; her brother, Dr. Jesus A. Rodriguez; her |
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sisters, Leticia Perez and Connie Martinez; and her seven |
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grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy |
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from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Magdalena Garcia. |
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Shapleigh |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 26, 2007, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |