SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
In Memory
of
Veronica Teresa O'Hagan Cook
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Veronica Teresa
O'Hagan Cook, who died January 22, 2009, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Veronica O'Hagan was the daughter of the late John
and Catherine O'Hagan; she married her beloved husband, John F.
Cook, Sr., a veteran of World War II, at Saint Ephraim Church in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Veronica Cook was a gifted schoolteacher who
taught kindergarten and religious education at Most Holy Trinity
School; she loved all children and was devoted to her students,
whom she mentored with wisdom and deep affection; and
WHEREAS, El Paso was her home for 36 years, and she was
respected in her community for her generous nature, her many
accomplishments, and her keen sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, She was a woman of great faith who embraced life
with fortitude, grace, and dignity and who gave unselfishly of
her time and energy to others; and
WHEREAS, Veronica Cook was a source of strength to many and
was beloved by her family and friends, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by all who were fortunate
to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Veronica Teresa Cook: her children, Veronica Cook,
John Cook, Jr., Michael Cook, Edward Cook, Joan Keating, Edna
Benson, and Kevin Cook; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great-great-grandchild; and her brother, John O'Hagan; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Veronica Cook.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 2, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate