By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 53
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         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 87th Texas 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.