82R30723 MDM-D
By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 2532
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Monica Lisa Reyes of El Paso passed away on October 30,
2010, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on September 10, 1961, to Andres
Martinez, Jr., and Maria Theodora Martinez, the former Monica Lisa
Martinez graduated from Bel Air High School; she married Jorge Luis
Reyes on August 31, 1985, and the couple became the parents of two
beloved sons, Jorge and Nicolas; Mr. and Mrs. Reyes shared a
rewarding marriage of a quarter-century; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes made an immeasurable contribution to
Hillside Elementary School in her capacity as a paraprofessional, a
post she held for 11 years; she also participated for five years in
the school's PTA, serving for three years as the group's president;
in addition, Mrs. Reyes volunteered extensively in support of the
many school programs in which her children were involved over the
years; and
WHEREAS, Through her warmth, kindness, and generosity of
spirit, Mrs. Reyes left a lasting impression on many hearts, and she
will forever be remembered with great tenderness and affection;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Monica Lisa Reyes
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Jorge Luis Reyes; to her sons, Jorge Luis Reyes, Jr., and
Nicolas Reyes; to her father, Andres Martinez, Jr.; to her sisters,
Irma Powell and her husband, Mark, and Melissa Betancourt and her
husband, Eduardo; to her brother, Andres Martinez III; to her niece
and nephew, Ashlee Powell and Joshua Betancourt; to her
mother-in-law, Ana Maria Reyes; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Monica
Reyes.