H.R. No. 677
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Cornelia N. Masso of Weslaco on April 3, 2021, at the age
  of 94; and
         WHEREAS, The former Cornelia Newton was born to Arthur and
  Lucille Newton in Brownsville on December 24, 1926, and she grew up
  with the companionship of her three siblings, Betty, Mellie, and
  Sonny; she was joined in matrimony to Julian C. Masso, with whom she
  shared a rewarding union that spanned 54 years until his passing in
  2003; she took great pride in her 6 children, Charlene, Arthur,
  Marty, Lucy, Dolly, and Melissa, and with the passing years, she had
  the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include 13 grandchildren
  and 5 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, After settling in Weslaco, Mrs. Masso and her
  husband managed Boots 'n Jeans Western Wear, which they opened in
  1975; a woman of faith, Mrs. Masso was a valued congregant of
  St. Pius X Catholic Church, where she was an usher and served on
  many committees; she was also a member of the St. Michael's
  Cenacle; in her leisure time, she enjoyed traveling and cooking for
  her family and friends; and
         WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, Cornelia Masso has
  left her loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
  treasure; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cornelia N. Masso and
  extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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 Cornelia
  Masso.
 
  Martinez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 677 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on April 23, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House