SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1024
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Elma R. Perez on the grand occasion of her 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of San
Benito; and
WHEREAS, Elma Perez was born June 20, 1919, in San Benito
to Jose and Sipriana Alvear Rodriguez; she married Gregorio Perez
in 1950, and the couple raised a daughter, Noemi Ruth Perez; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Perez graduated from Mexican Baptist
Seminary in El Paso and Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene at a
time when Hispanic women were severely underrepresented in
higher education; she went on to have a long and productive
career as a teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Perez is a devout Christian who practices her
faith in her daily life; she and her husband served for many years
as Southern Baptist Home Missionaries, and she taught Sunday
school and played piano at churches where her husband served as
pastor; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
Mrs. Perez is noted for her courage, her compassion for others,
and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize Elma R. Perez as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for a happy and
memorable 90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate