81R6522 BPG-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 383
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Leonora Rodriguez Castellanos of San
Antonio on November 5, 2008, at the age of 89, brought a profound
loss to the family and friends of this esteemed woman; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 17, 1919, "Nora" Castellanos lived
a caring and purposeful life; she was a devoted and loving wife to
Jose Lopez Castellanos, whom she married on April 13, 1941, and with
whom she shared nearly seven decades; the couple became the parents
of six treasured children, Josephine Garza, Diana Martinez,
Margaret Reyna, Irene Bernal, Joseph Castellanos, and Veronica
Cisneros; through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Castellanos also welcomed
23 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 3
great-great-grandchildren into their family; and
WHEREAS, Nora Castellanos served her community with zeal,
winning numerous accolades for her contributions to civic life and
never hesitating to give of her time; passionately committed to
political causes, she joined with six other women to found the
League of United Latin American Citizens Council 282 in San
Antonio; moreover, this dynamic Texan was a delegate to the
Democratic National Convention in the 1970s, served as a mediator
for the Bexar County Mediation Center, and was a founding member of
the Carver Cultural Center; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her responsibilities as a wife and
mother, Mrs. Castellanos served as a case worker for the Texas
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; she was also an
excellent seamstress and served as secretary to the parish priests
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she was a
valued member; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring role model, Nora Castellanos lived a
life of service to her family and her community, and she will be
forever remembered by all who were privileged to share in the
richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leonora Rodriguez
Castellanos and extend deepest sympathy to her family and to her
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 Leonora
Rodriguez Castellanos.