TITLE: In memory of Mary Julia Escalante Torres of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary Julia Escalante Torres of Houston.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Mary Julia Escalante Torres of Houston, who passed away on June 18, 2014, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, The former Mary Escalante was born on March 5, 1930, to Pete and Barbara Escalante; she exchanged wedding vows with George Torres in 1953, and the couple became the proud parents of eight children, Gregory, Barbara, Phillip, Bonnie, Patrick, MaryAlice, Fabian, and Jeanette; and WHEREAS, Known affectionately as Nena, Mrs. Torres was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she is remembered as a woman of steady faith and compassion for others, always ready with a kind word or smile, and full of light and laughter; and WHEREAS, Mary Julia Escalante Torres lived a caring and purposeful life; she treasured the time she spent in the company of family and friends, and she is deeply missed by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Julia Escalante Torres and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband of 61 years, George Torres; to her children, Barbara Torres, Phillip Torres and his wife, Amy, Bonnie Tresch and her husband, David, Patrick Torres and his wife, Michelle, MaryAlice Torres-MacDonald and her husband, John, Fabian Torres and his wife, Leslie, and Jeanette Pappas and her husband, Mark; to her grandchildren, Greg Ceballos and his wife, Lisa, Zachary, Jordan, Evan, Victoria, Hannah, Joshua, Nathan, Robert, Adam, MaryJulia, Mary, Emma, Chloe, Phillip, Addison, Caleb, and Audrey; to her great-grandchildren, Gregory, Gavin, and Olivia; to her sister, Alice Perez; to her brother, Pete Escalante; 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 Mary Julia Escalante Torres. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2304 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House