H.R. No. 229

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Maria Teresa Rios-Vera of Corpus Christi on January 3, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Martin and Manuela Rios, Terry Rios-Vera was a native of Corpus Christi, where she graduated from Roy Miller High School and studied library science at Del Mar College; she married Martin G. Vera, and the couple were blessed with two children, Dr. Nancy Vera and Roger Vera, whose education Mrs. Rios-Vera prioritized above all else; their fine family later grew to include a daughter-in-law, Emma, and three grandchildren, Aaron, Amy, and Simon; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rios-Vera enjoyed a rewarding 37-year career with the Corpus Christi Independent School District, from which she retired in 2003; during her tenure with CCISD, she established libraries at Travis and Menger Elementary Schools, and she worked as a library and media specialist at Roy Miller High School; she was also an avid reader and an exceptional musician; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her strength, wisdom, and joyful spirit, Terry Rios-Vera will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of her friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Teresa Rios-Vera and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn her passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns on this day, it do so in memory of Terry Rios-Vera.

Hunter Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 229 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House