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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 382
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In Memory |
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of |
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Tomasa Ramirez Chavez |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Tomasa Ramirez Chavez, who died |
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September 21, 2018, at the age of 88; and |
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WHEREAS, Tomasa Chavez was an exemplary citizen who was |
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widely respected and admired for her many achievements and her |
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contributions to her community; and |
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WHEREAS, Tomasa was born on September 22, 1929, in |
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Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Simon Ramirez and Dolores |
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De Ramirez; she and her beloved husband, the late Pedro Chavez |
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Davila, were blessed with six children, Alejandra Davila, Jesus |
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Chavez, Adrian Chavez, Adriana Chavez, Pedro Chavez Jr., and |
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Arturo Chavez; her 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and |
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seven great-great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and |
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joy for her; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Chavez was active in her community as a |
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volunteer, and she was always ready to help the less fortunate; |
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she was an outstanding cook and gardener and was well known |
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throughout the area for her exceptional tamales; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and generosity, she |
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gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to |
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share in her life; and |
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WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, |
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and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by |
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her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Tomasa Ramirez Chavez; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Tomasa Ramirez Chavez. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 12, 2019, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |