SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Mary Alice Romo-Partida
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Mary Alice
  Romo-Partida, who died February 1, 2009, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Mary Alice was born May 18, 1929, in Freeport,
  Texas, to Catarino and Fidencia Escamilla Garza; she grew up in
  Houston and graduated from Milby High School in 1948; and
         WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, she was a member of Catholic
  Daughters and served as a Eucharistic minister and church
  secretary for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church; in her
  later years, she attended Saint Helen Catholic Church in
  Pearland; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, she was respected in the
  community for her accomplishments and was a member of The Young
  at Heart Club and Milby Hispanic Alumni; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
  she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
  warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
  knew her; and
         WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
  and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
  her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Mary Alice Romo-Partida: her husband, Frank Partida;
  her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis James Romo and Peggy,
  Daniel Martin Romo and Lynda, Terry Rene Romo and Blanca, and
  Russell Glenn Romo; her sisters, Rebecca Ramirez and Betty
  Garcia; and her grandchildren, stepchildren, and
  stepgrandchildren; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the members of 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 Alice Romo-Partida.
 
  Gallegos
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 11, 2009,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate