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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Barbara Vera Canales of Freer on March 27, 2014, at the |
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age of 79; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Canales was born in Rios on November 3, 1934, |
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to Ernesto and Braulia Vera; following her marriage to Jose Canales |
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in 1954, Mrs. Canales devoted herself to her home and to their |
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family, which grew to include three children, Ricardo, Carolina, |
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and Corina; in later years, she also took great pride in her six |
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grandchildren, Amanda, Arnoldo, Elizabeth, Ruben, Debbie, and |
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Darlene; and |
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WHEREAS, After her children graduated from high school, |
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Mrs. Canales completed her GED; she wanted to earn a bachelor's |
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degree as well, but she suffered a stroke while attending college; |
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subsequently, she remained a strong proponent of education, and she |
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played an important role in civic life, working for the election and |
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reelection of her husband during his 32 years as justice of the |
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peace; a natural campaigner, she won over countless people with her |
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grace, warm smile, and kind and friendly nature; and |
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WHEREAS, Barbara Canales brought joy to innumerable people, |
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and although she is deeply missed, she will forever hold a special |
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place in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara V. Canales |
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and extend sincere sympathy to her loved ones; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara |
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V. Canales. |