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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 938
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In Memory |
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of |
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Dolores Longoria Garcia |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Dolores Longoria |
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Garcia, who died April 17, 2009, at the age of 95; and |
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WHEREAS, Dolores "Lolita" Longoria was born August 10, |
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1913, in Monterrey, Mexico; she married Pablo Garcia but was |
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widowed early in life at the age of 33; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of strong character and determination, |
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she endured many hardships, but she prevailed in raising her 10 |
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children by herself and in living a life full of zest, energy, and |
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enthusiasm; and |
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WHEREAS, A passionate and caring person, Lolita brought |
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joy to many through her vibrant spirit, her witty sense of humor, |
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and her warm and loving nature; and |
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WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian and a member of the |
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Catholic faith, and she was a devoted mother and grandmother; she |
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was also a distinguished lady who was musically talented and who |
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brought happiness to others when she entertained with her |
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singing; and |
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WHEREAS, Lolita Garcia was a source of inspiration and |
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strength to others and was beloved by her family and friends, and |
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she leaves behind memories that will be deeply treasured by all |
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who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Dolores Longoria Garcia: her daughters and |
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sons-in-law, Yolanda Garza, Amanda G. Velasquez and Salvador, |
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Norma H. Garcia, Dolores "Lolly" Garcia, Hilda Garza and Ramiro, |
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Ana Maria Mendoza and Victor, and Maria Eugenia Perez and |
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Arnulfo; her son and daughter-in-law, Armando L. Garcia and |
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Beverly; and her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; |
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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 Dolores Longoria Garcia. |
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Ellis |
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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 May 18, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |