H.R. No. 74
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The loved ones of Mary Bernadete Rendon Arellano of
  Corpus Christi were deeply saddened by her tragic passing on June
  24, 2009, at the age of 56; and
         WHEREAS, Born on September 18, 1952, in San Antonio, the
  former Mary Rendon was the daughter of Luis and Guadalupe Rendon and
  enjoyed the companionship of a sister and eight brothers, including
  twins Richard "Ricky" and Roland "Bobby" Rendon, who preceded her
  in death; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Arellano delighted in her roles as a mother and
  grandmother and was always close to her siblings and extended
  family members; and
         WHEREAS, An active congregant of Solid Rock Worship Center,
  Ms. Arellano shared her time with the children's ministry and
  Raven's Nest Food Pantry; further, she volunteered with Corpus
  Christi Metro Ministries and in behalf of numerous Democratic
  candidates locally and those seeking office on the national level;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mary Arellano lived a caring and purposeful life,
  and she leaves behind memories that will forever be treasured by all
  who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Mary Bernadete Rendon Arellano and extend sincere condolences to
  the members of her family: to her children, Janie, Ursula "Mimi,"
  Lourdes "Lulu," Isaias, Carlos, and Joseph; to her sister, Roxanna,
  and her brothers, Luis, Florencio, Gustavo, Guadalupe, Miguel, and
  George; and to her other relatives and host of friends; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary
  Bernadete Rendon Arellano.
 
  Ortiz, Jr.
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 74 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on July 2, 2009.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House