TITLE: In memory of Maria Pena of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Maria Pena of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Maria Pena of Dallas, who passed away on May 7, 2013, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, The former Maria Rosalez was born in Edinburg on April 30, 1930, to Rosendo and Mercedes Rosalez and grew up with the companionship of nine siblings; she found a life partner in her husband, Raul Pena, and the couple became loving parents and shared five decades together before his passing; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Pena was active in her church for more than 40 years, first at the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lubbock and later at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Dallas; she was known for her delightful sense of humor, and she could always be counted on for her wise counsel; and WHEREAS, Although Maria Pena is greatly missed, she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Pena and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Janie Pena; to her siblings, Anita Trevino, Guadalupe Celis, Rosendo Rosalez, and Rose Garcia; 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 Pena. Anchia Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2682 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House