TITLE: In memory of Lilia Solis Flores.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lilia Solis Flores.

FULL TEXT:
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.