SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
In Memory
of
Mary Alice Romo-Partida
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Mary Alice
Romo-Partida, who died February 1, 2009, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Mary Alice was born May 18, 1929, in Freeport,
Texas, to Catarino and Fidencia Escamilla Garza; she grew up in
Houston and graduated from Milby High School in 1948; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, she was a member of Catholic
Daughters and served as a Eucharistic minister and church
secretary for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church; in her
later years, she attended Saint Helen Catholic Church in
Pearland; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, she was respected in the
community for her accomplishments and was a member of The Young
at Heart Club and Milby Hispanic Alumni; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Mary Alice Romo-Partida: her husband, Frank Partida;
her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis James Romo and Peggy,
Daniel Martin Romo and Lynda, Terry Rene Romo and Blanca, and
Russell Glenn Romo; her sisters, Rebecca Ramirez and Betty
Garcia; and her grandchildren, stepchildren, and
stepgrandchildren; 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 Mary Alice Romo-Partida.
Gallegos
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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