TITLE: In memory of Louise Mauro Strauch.

SUMMARY: In memory of Louise Mauro Strauch.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Louise Mauro Strauch, who died on January 23, 2025, at the age of 97; and WHEREAS, Louise was born on January 14, 1928, in Montgomery, Alabama, and she moved with her family to Dallas as a young girl; she grew up there and resided in Dallas until marrying at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, Lou, as she was affectionately known, and Frank Mauro, her late first husband, relocated to Bryan in 1946, and they were blessed with four children; she and Frank enjoyed 32 years of marriage together until the time of his passing in 1978, and the family lived in more than 25 cities over the years; and WHEREAS, Years after Frank's passing, Lou was blessed to again find love and married Charlie Strauch, and they shared many joyous years together traveling the world and visiting with family and friends, including many trips to her beloved vacation home in Crested Butte, Colorado; and WHEREAS, Lou's Catholic faith guided her in her daily life and throughout hardships, seasons of blessings, and many moves to new cities and parishes; regardless of where she lived, she was always involved in her community and the church, and her generosity and kindness made a positive and lasting impact in the lives of innumerable people; and WHEREAS, Above all, Lou cherished spending time with her loved ones; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild were each a source of pride and joy to her and enriched her life immeasurably; she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and enthusiasm for life will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Louise Mauro Strauch; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lou Mauro Strauch. Eckhardt President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2025, by a rising vote.