SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Lilia Flores
 
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Lilia Solis Flores of Laredo on September 25, 2021, at
  the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Jesus G. Solis and Cristina
  P. Solis, the former Lilia Solis was born in Alice; she grew up in
  Alice, Corpus Christi, and Hebbronville, and she had seven siblings,
  Baldomero, Hector, Irma, Estella, Julia, Lily, and Emma; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from Hebbronville High School, she
  married her sweetheart, Margarito C. "Marty" Flores, and relocated
  to San Antonio, where he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force; the
  couple became the parents of 10 children, Robert, Michael,
  Margaret, Deborah, Linda, Peter, Patricia, Julia, Joan, and James;
  while raising her sons and daughters, Mrs. Flores also supported
  her husband in his military career, which took them to Japan and
  Spain, as well as California, North Dakota, and Laredo; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Flores eventually welcomed into her treasured
  family 13 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Victor, Lilia, Javier,
  Christina, Victoria, Katherine, Erica, Juliana, Lisa, Joan, and
  Robert, as well as 13 great-grandchildren; she and her husband
  shared a fulfilling marriage until his passing; and
         WHEREAS, Thoughtful and caring, Mrs. Flores always placed
  the needs of others above her own; she loved family gatherings
  and decorating for the holidays, and she also enjoyed reading
  novels, antiquing, shopping at flea markets, and going out to
  eat; and
         WHEREAS, Although Lilia Flores will be deeply missed, the
  passage of time will never diminish the warmth and kindness that she
  brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Lilia Solis Flores 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Lilia Flores.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 5, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate