TITLE: Recognizing Romana Barreda on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Romana Barreda on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mrs. Romana Barreda on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her wisdom and generous spirit, and she is a revered resident of Brownsville; and WHEREAS, Romana Barreda was born on February 10, 1915, in Brownsville, to Maria and Erasmo Garza; she and her beloved husband, the late Alfredo Barreda, raised their children with love and devotion and were committed to helping them become productive members of society; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barreda instilled in her children the importance of faith, honesty, dedication to family, and hard work; over the course of her long and fruitful life, she has witnessed a wide array of historical events, from watching Amelia Earhart fly into Brownsville to seeing 17 United States presidents serve in office; and WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, In celebration of her birthday, her nine children, her 28 grandchildren, members of her extended family, and her many friends are gathering on February 7, 2015, at the Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to congratulate her and share in this milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Mrs. Romana Barreda on her many achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 100th birthday celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2015.