SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
In Memory
of
Felicita Acevedo
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Felicita Acevedo,
who died January 29, 2009, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Felicita Acevedo was
respected in the community for her many accomplishments; she
cherished her role as a homemaker and mother, and her talents as a
painter, gardener, and crochet artist brightened the lives of
those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and vitality
will live on in the memories of those she left behind; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Acevedo was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she will long be remembered with affection and
admiration by all those who were privileged 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 Felicita Acevedo: her sons and daughters-in-law,
Ricardo Acevedo and his wife, Janet, Reinaldo Acevedo and his
wife, Rose Marie, Alberto Acevedo, Jr., and his wife, Rosalinda,
Pedro Acevedo, Sr., and his wife, Cynthia, and Joseph Acevedo,
Sr., and his wife, Rose; her daughters and son-in-law, Rosalinda
Cushman and her husband, Steve, and Blanca Estela Veda; her
brother, Pedro Rodriguez; her sister, Connie Garcia; and her many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Felicita Acevedo.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate