TITLE: In memory of Magdalena Rodriguez Ybarra of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of Magdalena Rodriguez Ybarra of El Paso.

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WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and generous spirit of Magdalena Rodriguez Ybarra of El Paso, who passed away on January 26, 2011, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Born in Durango, Mexico, on November 18, 1919, the former Magdalena Rodriguez was the daughter of Enrique Rodriguez and Carmen Reyes; she moved with her mother to Nebraska as a young child and left school early in order to help support her family; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Ybarra was the caring mother of eight children, Manuel, Rosa, George, Marta, Roberto, Petra, Esperanza, and Felipe; with the death of her husband in 1963, she became the sole provider for her family and through the years worked as a waitress, day-care attendant, and cook; and WHEREAS, Although her own formal education had been interrupted, Mrs. Ybarra had a deep love of learning and attended adult education classes whenever she could; she learned English through sheer determination and persistence and became a naturalized U.S. citizen; and WHEREAS, A humble woman, Magdalena Ybarra sought to fill any need she encountered without seeking recognition, and she consistently encouraged and lent a helping hand to others; she was a powerful, positive force in many lives, and she will always be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Magdalena Rodriguez Ybarra and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Manuel Rodriguez, Rosa Rodriguez, George Ybarra, Marta Ybarra Belden, Roberto Ybarra, Petra Corina Ybarra Smith, and Esperanza Ybarra; to her sister, Angelina; to her 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; 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 Magdalena Ybarra. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 544 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House