SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65

In Memory

of

Beatrice Valera Molina

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Beatrice Valera Molina, who died June 16, 2011, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Beatrice Valera was born November 25, 1922, to Teresa Valera and Jose Valera, Sr.; she grew up in San Antonio and attended Fox Tech High School; and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a longtime parishioner and active Altar Society member at the Basilica of the Little Flower Catholic Church; she was a devoted mother and grandmother whose home was always open to her beloved family, especially on Sundays, when she enjoyed cooking and sharing her favorite meals; and

WHEREAS, A warm and gracious woman, Beatrice Molina enriched the lives of all who knew her with her love, her compassion, and her kindness; 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 Beatrice Valera Molina: her son, Hector Molina; her daughters, Olga Hernandez, Gilda Tumlinson, Belinda Molina, Evelyn O'Leary, and Rita LaCroix; her brother, Robert Valera; and her 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; 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 Beatrice Valera Molina. Van de Putte

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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