84R15537 WG-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 1492

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Maria Mabelia Alonzo of Robstown on March 8, 2015, at the age of 74; and

WHEREAS, Born in Hidalgo County on February 8, 1941, to Santos and Nieves Morin, Maria Alonzo grew up in a large family in Robstown; she married Jacinto Alonzo on June 17, 1957, and they were blessed with nine children, Rosie, Janie, Gracie, Idalia, Maria, Diane, Jacinto, David, and Rudy; the couple later shared in the joy of welcoming 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren into their family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Alonzo was employed as an Avon representative, and she worked in retail as a department manager at Winn's and Walmart; she was also an active member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, where she served as a CCD instructor and as president of the altar society; and

WHEREAS, Although Maria Alonzo will be deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Maria Mabelia Alonzo and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Jacinto Alonzo Sr.; to her children, Rosie Tamez and her husband, Hector, Janie Luna and her husband, Bobby, Gracie Martinez and her husband, Richard, Idalia Alonzo, Maria Alonzo and her husband, Eddie Munguia, Diane Alonzo-Limones, Jacinto Alonzo Jr., David Alonzo, and Rudy Alonzo; to her 18 grandchildren and her 29 great-grandchildren; to her brother, Nieves Morin Jr., and his wife, Betty; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further

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