SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166

In Memory

of

Felicita Acevedo

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Felicita Acevedo, who died January 29, 2009, at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Felicita Acevedo was respected in the community for her many accomplishments; she cherished her role as a homemaker and mother, and her talents as a painter, gardener, and crochet artist brightened the lives of those who knew her; and

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and vitality will live on in the memories of those she left behind; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Acevedo was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will long be remembered with affection and admiration by all those who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Felicita Acevedo: her sons and daughters-in-law, Ricardo Acevedo and his wife, Janet, Reinaldo Acevedo and his wife, Rose Marie, Alberto Acevedo, Jr., and his wife, Rosalinda, Pedro Acevedo, Sr., and his wife, Cynthia, and Joseph Acevedo, Sr., and his wife, Rose; her daughters and son-in-law, Rosalinda Cushman and her husband, Steve, and Blanca Estela Veda; her brother, Pedro Rodriguez; her sister, Connie Garcia; and her many grandchildren and 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 Felicita Acevedo.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate