TITLE: In memory of Stephanie Ashley Flores.

SUMMARY: In memory of Stephanie Ashley Flores.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that we join the family and friends of Stephanie Ashley Flores in mourning her untimely death on April 14, 2011, at the age of 22; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Cornelio and Mary Jane Flores, Stephanie Flores was born on May 15, 1988, in San Antonio; she graduated from Sandra Day O'Connor High School in 2006 and went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Radio-Television-Film and was working on a third degree, in Biology; she also served as a research assistant for the Section of Integrative Biology and the Center for Perceptual Systems, both on the Austin campus; and WHEREAS, In addition to excelling academically, Ms. Flores was a key member of the UT Women's Rugby Football Club and had been unanimously elected captain by her teammates; she played with the Texas Rugby Union Under-23 team as well and was participating in an all-star tournament in Kansas City at the time of her death; an inspiring mentor to her fellow players, she was known for her positive attitude and her leadership skills both on and off the field; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman enjoyed a wide circle of devoted friends, who describe her as smart, caring, and selfless, with a smile and laugh that could brighten any day; though she will be deeply missed by the many people who loved her, she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Stephanie Ashley Flores and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her parents, Cornelio and Mary Jane Flores; to her sister, Catherine Flores; to her brother, Cornelio Flores III, and his wife, Shawna; to her nieces and nephew, Allison, Mia, and Diego; to her grandparents, Cornelio and Ofelia Flores; to her boyfriend, Krys Lambiase; and to her many other friends and relatives; 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 Stephanie Flores. Larson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1891 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House