SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 593 In Memory of Socorro Amieva Gonzlez WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Socorro Amieva Gonzlez, who died recently at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, Born in Tampico, Mexico, Socorro Amieva Gonzlez was a beloved and respected member of her community; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gonzlez was an exemplary citizen who was admired for her many accomplishments; she enriched all who knew her with her kindness and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and endless compassion, Mrs. Gonzlez gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and gracious spirit will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gonzlez was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family and many friends will long cherish the memories of her life and her many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Socorro Amieva Gonzlez: her loving husband of 65 years, Vctor M. Gonzlez, Sr.; her son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Janet Gonzlez; her daughters and sons-in-law, Yolanda Gonzlez-Fuentes and her husband, Alejandro, and Patricia Gonzlez-Portillo and her husband, Ral; her sisters, Emma, Alicia, Lilia, and Irma; and her grandchildren, Adriana, Gabriela, Alejandro, Vanessa, Daniela, Victoria, Vctor, and Alan; 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 Socorro Amieva Gonzlez. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2009, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate