83R6972 LB-D

By: Longoria H.R. No. 422

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Otila Flores of Mission who passed away on January 11, 2013, at the age of 66; and

WHEREAS, "Tilly Bell" Flores was the first child born to Eustacio Flores, Sr., and Hermila Salinas Flores, and she was greatly respected and admired by her seven younger siblings; over the years, she also shared her love with twin daughters, Dina and Brenda, and a son, Steven, and she later knew the joy of welcoming into her family three grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Ms. Flores loved to read the Bible and was a firm believer in the power of prayer; she was known by many for her optimism, contagious smile, willingness to help others, and knack for making friends wherever she went; and

WHEREAS, Tilly Flores lived a rich and purposeful life centered around her faith and her family, and she will long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the memory of Otila Flores and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughters, Dina Guerrero and Brenda G. McKendrick and her husband, William; to her son, Steven Guerrero; to her grandchildren, Lauren Olivia Guerrero, Gabriela Nicole Martinez, and Alexandria Martinez; to her siblings, Amalia Flores, Orfelinda F. Jimenez and her husband, Juan, Eustacio Flores, Jr., and his wife, Elva, Luisa Ruiz and her husband, Rolando, Peter Flores and his wife, Mary, Joe Flores and his wife, Diana, and Tony Flores and his wife, Ninfa; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tilly Flores.