TITLE: In memory of Aurora Hinojosa Longoria of Mission.

SUMMARY: In memory of Aurora Hinojosa Longoria of Mission.

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WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Aurora Hinojosa Longoria of Mission, who passed away on January 2, 2017, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, The former Aurora Hinojosa was born to Aurora and Amador Hinojosa on August 12, 1924, in Mission, where she grew up with her two brothers, Amador and Aaron, and her sister, Viola; she went on to graduate as a member of the Mission High School Class of 1942; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan exchanged the vows of matrimony with Joe Longoria in 1945; the couple raised their four children, Joe, David, Raymond, and Lillian, while living in Elsa, where Mrs. Longoria gave generously of her time and talents as a Head Start director and Cub Scout leader; they moved back to Mission in 1968, and with the passing years, Mrs. Longoria watched her treasured family grow to include her 10 grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Eric, Bobby, David, Daniel, Jacob, Stephanie, Stacie, and Christina, and 5 great-grandchildren, Ansel, Lunita, Zachary, Savannah, and Julia; and WHEREAS, Known affectionately as "Gora," Mrs. Longoria had a way of making everyone feel like family by welcoming them into her home and preparing them wonderful meals and delicious margaritas; a woman of deep faith, she was a valued congregant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; in her spare time, she enjoyed cheering on her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys; and WHEREAS, Aurora Longoria enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and she is deeply missed by all who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Aurora Hinojosa Longoria and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family and to her many 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 Aurora Hinojosa Longoria. Mu oz, Jr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 118 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on January 25, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House