SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 889

In Memory

of

Lilia Peña

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Jim Hogg County in mourning the loss of Lilia Peña, who died May 14, 2017, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, Lilia Peña was a highly respected member of her community who served the citizens of Jim Hogg County for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, She was born on May 1, 1932, in Hebbronville, and she began her career in the county clerk's office as a typist in 1953; conscientious and hardworking, she went on to serve as deputy clerk and as chief deputy clerk, and in 1974 she was elected county and district clerk for Jim Hogg County; she served with distinction and was reelected to serve a total of five consecutive terms as county and district clerk; she retired in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Lilia Peña was guided in all things by her strong Catholic faith; she was a lifelong congregant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville and was a member of the church's Sociedad de Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez; and

WHEREAS, Lilia Peña enriched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth and enthusiasm; she was beloved by many, and her dedication to serving the citizens of Jim Hogg County will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Lilia Peña: her daughter, Fantina Garcia; her grandchildren, Clarissa Sweatt and Claudia S. Esquivel; and her six great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lilia Peña.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate