SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59

In Memory

of

Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui, who died June 4, 2011, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui was born June 3, 1932, in Mexico City; she attended the prestigious Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt and the Jesuit Universidad Iberoamericana; and

WHEREAS, She worked for some years for Proctor and Gamble de Mexico before marrying Carlos Arguindegui in 1959 and moving to Laredo; she earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Laredo State University and served as a teacher for 20 years at Martin High School; and

WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who practiced her faith in her daily life, Mrs. Arguindegui regularly attended the Adoration Chapel at Saint Patrick Catholic Church and made regular pilgrimages throughout the United States and Europe; and

WHEREAS, A woman of many cultural interests, she had a great appreciation for the arts, travel, history, gourmet cooking, and playing cards with good friends, and her warm hospitality and loyal friendship 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, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui. Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate