H.R. No. 136

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Consuelo Tello Contreras of Houston on September 30,
	2021, at the age of 92; and
	WHEREAS, The former Connie Tello was born in Houston on
	March 30, 1929, the daughter of Elodia and Jesus Tello, and she grew
	up with the companionship of 10 siblings, Herlinda, Adelina, Jesse,
	Alfred, Gilbert, Pauline, Hortense, Rudy, Armando, and Roy; she
	married the late Rufus Rodriguez Jr., and the couple became the
	proud parents of five children, Irma, Silvia, and David, as well as
	Rufus and Richard, who preceded their mother in death; over the
	years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include
	five grandchildren, Carolyn, Victor, Thomas, Jessary, and Daviana,
	and six great-grandchildren, Thomas, Isaiah, Gavynn, Michael,
	Christopher, and Lauren; and
	WHEREAS, She devoted herself to her home and her family, and
	her support of her children's school and extracurricular activities
	included serving as a room mother and PTO president; after becoming
	a single parent, she found employment at European Imports, and she
	went on to work for Joske's for several years; later in life, she
	married a second time, to Carlos Contreras; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Contreras
	volunteered at the Irvington Boulevard Salvation Army after
	retiring, and she was appointed director of the organization's
	seniors program; determined and independent, she learned to drive
	in her later years and was still driving at the age of 90; in her
	leisure hours, she enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, traveling,
	and cheering on the Houston Astros; and
	WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature, a keen
	intellect, and a joyous zest for life, Connie Contreras brightened
	the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close
	in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Consuelo Tello Contreras and extend sincere condolences to her
	loved ones; 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 this day, it do so in memory of Connie
	Contreras.
	Hernandez
	Phelan Guillen Noble
	Allen Harless Oliverson
	Allison Harris Ordaz Perez
	Anchia Harrison Ortega
	Anderson Hefner Paddie
	Ashby Hernandez Parker
	Bailes Herrero Patterson
	Beckley Hinojosa Paul
	Bell of Kaufman Holland Perez
	Bell of Montgomery Howard Price
	Bernal Huberty Ramos
	Biedermann Hull Raney
	Bonnen Hunter Raymond
	Bowers Israel Reynolds
	Buckley Jetton Rodriguez
	Bucy Johnson of Dallas Rogers
	Burns A. Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
	Burrows J. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Button Kacal Rosenthal
	Cain King of Hemphill Sanford
	Campos King of Parker Schaefer
	Canales King of Uvalde Schofield
	Capriglione Klick Shaheen
	Cason Krause Sherman, Sr.
	Clardy Kuempel Shine
	Cole Lambert Slaton
	Coleman Landgraf Slawson
	Collier Larson Smith
	Cook Leach Smithee
	Cortez Leman Spiller
	Craddick Longoria Stephenson
	Crockett Lopez Stucky
	Cyrier Lozano Swanson
	Darby Lucio III Talarico
	Davis Martinez Thierry
	Dean Martinez Fischer Thompson of Brazoria
	Deshotel Metcalf Thompson of Harris
	Dominguez Meyer Tinderholt
	Dutton Meza Toth
	Fierro Middleton Turner of Dallas
	Frank Minjarez Turner of Tarrant
	Frullo Moody VanDeaver
	Gates Morales of Harris Vasut
	Geren Morales of Maverick Vo
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales Shaw Walle
	Goldman Morrison White
	González of Dallas Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
	González of El Paso Murphy Wu
	Goodwin Murr Zwiener
	Guerra Neave
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 136 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on October 13, 2021.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House