TITLE: In memory of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera.

SUMMARY: In memory of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio lost a beloved resident with the passing of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera on February 22, 2015, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Born in Cementville on August 17, 1924, Carmen Zendejas was the eldest daughter of Ana Barocio and Jose Erasmo Zendejas; she graduated from San Antonio Tech High School in 1943 and went on to attend San Antonio College, St. Mary's University, and The University of Texas at San Antonio before leaving school to care for her mother; and WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Barrera devoted much of her time and energy to such charitable groups as the Pan American League and the Wolf Trail Kids Kamp, which she served as president and executive director; among the many other organizations and initiatives to benefit from her efforts were the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary, the annual Telethon Navideno, local dental and vision clinics, and several parent-teacher associations; in 2008, San Antonio Can High School recognized her contributions to the community at its San Antonio Motherhood: Lifetime Achievement Award Luncheon; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrera married her high school sweetheart, Roy Barrera, in September 1948, and the couple enjoyed a richly rewarding union over the course of the next 66 years; she was the devoted mother of five children, Yolanda, Roy, Gilbert, Carmen Alice, and Bobby, and she cherished the time she spent with her 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; her life was further enriched by her travels to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Antarctica and by her many lasting friendships maintained through the Club Capri and Ladies 12 social groups; and WHEREAS, A kind and generous woman, Carmen Barrera left an indelible impression on all who were blessed to know her, and those who shared in the warmth of her affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Roy Barrera Sr.; to her children, Yolanda Arellano, Roy Barrera Jr. and his wife, Sally, Gilbert Barrera, Carmen Alice Ramirez and her husband, Rick, and Bobby Barrera and his wife, Karen; to her grandchildren, Roy R. Barrera III and his wife, Jamie, Mark Barrera and his wife, Abril, Marissa Ann Morales and her husband, Lawrence, Monica Ramirez Khirallah and her husband, David, Andrea, Robert, and Ana Benita Arellano, Margo, Maricarmen, and Mia Ramirez, and Olivia and Erik Barrera; to her great-grandchildren, Roy R. Barrera IV, Ava Rose, Blake, Emma, and Elena Barrera, Sofia, Lyla, and Felicia Morales, and David Khirallah Jr.; and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera. Anchia Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House