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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43
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In Memory |
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of |
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Jesusa F. Gomez |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Jesusa F. Gomez, who died August 19, |
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2021, at the age of 100; and |
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WHEREAS, This treasured citizen was born in Yorktown, |
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Texas, on August 12, 1921; she lost her mother at the young age of |
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six, and she helped her father to raise her younger siblings; and |
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WHEREAS, Jesusa shared a life of devotion with her husband, |
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the late Valdemar Gomez; she raised their five children by loving |
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example, and her 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren |
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enriched her life immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, Jesusa was admired by friends and loved ones for |
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her intelligence and her many creative and artistic skills; she |
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was an accomplished seamstress who made beautiful gowns for |
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weddings and formal occasions, and she owned Jessie's Flower Shop |
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for many years; she was also known as an amazing cook, and her |
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family most especially enjoyed her capirotada, tamales, |
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empanadas, and pan de polvo; and |
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WHEREAS, An esteemed member of the community, Jesusa was |
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politically active and was always ready to help a person in need; |
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in 2003, she and Mr. Gomez were honored as the San Juan Man and |
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Woman of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Jesusa Gomez was a cherished matriarch and a woman |
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of grace and charm; she was beloved by many, and she leaves behind |
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memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged |
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to share in her life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences |
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to the bereaved family of Jesusa F. Gomez; 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 Jesusa Gomez. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 October 1, 2021, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |