H.R. No. 2742

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Cecilia Trujillo Alvarado of Clint, who passed away on May 1, 2009, at the age of 67; and

WHEREAS, The former Cecilia Trujillo was born on February 23, 1942, to Abelardo and Aurora Trujillo; she married Nacho Alvarado in 1962, and the couple shared 46 rewarding years of matrimony, raising a loving family that included two sons, Al and Jaime, and a granddaughter, Taylor; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Alvarado worked as a substitute teacher for the Clint Independent School District and served as an elections judge for more than 20 years; known as "Chila" to those closest to her, Mrs. Alvarado believed strongly in traditional family values, and she expressed her deep commitment to her spiritual faith as a member of San Lorenzo Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Cecilia Alvarado touched the lives of everyone she met, and the image of this devoted wife, mother, and grandmother preparing wonderful meals for her loved ones is among the memories that will forever be treasured by those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cecilia Trujillo Alvarado and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Nacho Alvarado; to her sons, Nacho "Al" Alvarado, Jr., and Jaime Alvarado; to her granddaughter, Taylor Alvarado; to her siblings, Efren Trujillo, Julie Valenzuela, and Aurora Solis; and to her other relatives and 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 Cecilia Trujillo Alvarado.

Quintanilla

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2742 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2009.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House