H.R. No. 1360
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of
Clara F. Santikos of Houston, who died on November 11, 2008, at the
age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Clara Santikos was born in Patmos, Greece, on July
13, 1915; she immigrated to the United States, where she became a
citizen in 1952; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her family and friends, Mrs. Santikos was
an expert cook and seamstress; she was also skilled at games such as
double nines and King's Corners, and she loved the music of Frank
Sinatra; and
WHEREAS, Clara Santikos lived a full and generous life, and
memories of her will forever endure in the hearts of all those whose
lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clara F. Santikos and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
sisters, Elizabeth Marodis and Billie Callager; to her daughter,
Kiki Santikos; to her sons, John Santikos, George Santikos, Nick
Santikos, and Pete Santikos; to her daughters-in-law, Lucille and
Brenda; to her nine grandchildren and eight 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 Clara F.
Santikos.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1360 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House