TITLE: In memory of Diana S. Dupre of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: In memory of Diana S. Dupre of San Antonio.

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WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio lost a beloved resident with the death of Diana S. Dupre on January 30, 2011; and WHEREAS, A woman with a remarkable zest for life, Diana Dupre was born in San Antonio on July 5, 1938; known throughout her life as "Sunshine," she attended Incarnate Word High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin; soon after graduating, she worked as an intern in Zurich, Switzerland, where she cultivated a love for the arts and acquired a passion for travel and lifelong learning; and WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Dupre enjoyed a 44-year union with her husband, Daniel; they were blessed with two children, Eric and Sabrina, and a grandchild, Evan; one of Mrs. Dupre's proudest moments was when her family was honored by the Family Service Association as its 2001 Family of the Year; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Dupre contributed immeasurably to the betterment of San Antonio through her tireless volunteer work and fund-raising efforts; she was a member of the Pan American Round Table of San Antonio, a women's organization that fosters friendship and understanding among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere, and in 1976 she was selected as director of the worldwide Alliance of Pan American Round Tables, which at the time included 133 local groups; she also served as president of the charitable organization Sembradores de Amistad, as well as president of the Opera Guild of the San Antonio Symphony; when the symphony stopped producing operas, Mrs. Dupre helped revitalize the guild by leading fund-raising efforts that allowed it to carry on as the Opera Guild of San Antonio, with a mission to support opera projects in the community; moreover, she used her gift for motivating others to help raise the funds to keep St. Anthony Catholic School operating; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan served on the board of directors for numerous organizations, including the San Antonio Symphony, Arts San Antonio, the Monte Vista Historical Association, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and the Cancer Center Council of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center; in 1980 she was named Outstanding Club Woman of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News,and she was a San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame nominee; and WHEREAS, While the death of Diana Dupre has brought great sorrow to her family and friends, she has left behind a treasured legacy of memories and achievements, and those who were privileged to share in the richness of her life will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Diana S. Dupre and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Daniel Dupre; to her children, Eric and Sabrina; to her grandson, Evan; to her brothers, Dr. Earl M. Stenger-Castro and Frank Stenger-Castro; to her sister, Patricia Meritz; to her nieces, Gianna Fertitta and her husband, Manny Valdez, Martina Meritz and her husband, Vince Alvarado, and Debbie Walker and her husband, Rodney; to her nephews, Joey Fertitta, Darren Meritz, and Danny Hightower; to her sister-in-law, Dion Dupre Escher; and to her many 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 Diana Dupre. McClendon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 519 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House