TITLE: Recognizing Rosina Urteaga Martinez on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Rosina Urteaga Martinez on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rosina Isaura Urteaga Martinez on the grand occasion of her 85th birthday; and WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on January 28, 1940, Rosina attended Ursuline Academy, where she met her high school sweetheart, Blas M. Martinez, and earned her diploma in 1958; and WHEREAS, Rosina earned a degree in vocational home economics from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, and she and Blas were married on February 14, 1960; they shared nearly 50 years of marriage until the time of his passing, and together they found great joy in rearing a family and through their worldwide travels; and WHEREAS, After teaching junior high school for two years, Rosina fully devoted herself to rearing her children and shared with them her love of music, theater, travel, and adventure; over the years, she has generously donated her time as a volunteer with many charitable organizations and clubs and as a member of Parent Teacher Associations at her children's schools; and WHEREAS, A woman of deep spiritual faith, Rosina has been an active parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church for more than five decades; she was one of the first women in Laredo to become a Eucharistic minister, and she is especially proud of the prayer workshops and marriage preparation courses she taught with her husband for many years at the church; and WHEREAS, A beloved matriarch to her seven children and her 20 grandchildren, Rosina is renowned for her exceptional skill as a cook and baker, and she is noted for her gracious and generous spirit; she is a treasured member of her community, and her 85th birthday is indeed a fitting occasion for her loved ones to join in celebration and to express their admiration and affection for her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend happy birthday wishes to Rosina Urteaga Martinez on her 85th birthday and that a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2025.