H.R. No. 2810
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the untimely loss of Maura Cassiana de Souza of Spring, who passed
away on May 19, 2009, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, The beloved daughter of Joel and Erin de Souza, Ms.
de Souza was a talented young opera singer who was studying music at
Sam Houston State University, and she graduated only days before
she died; wearing her cap and gown and surrounded by family and
friends, she received her bachelor's degree from university
officials in a memorable ceremony in her hospital room; and
WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say goodbye
to one so young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that
while Maura de Souza's time here was all too brief, her life
profoundly affected those around her, and her memory will continue
to inspire the countless individuals 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 Maura Cassiana de
Souza and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her parents, Joel and Erin de Souza; to her sisters, Danielle and
Lydia de Souza; and to her other relatives and many 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 Maura de
Souza.
Eissler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2810 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 1, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House