H.R. No. 2776 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Elena Torres of Dallas, who passed away on April 10, 2011, at the age of 45; and WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth ended far too soon, Mrs. Torres will forever be remembered by her loved ones as a devoted wife, a loving mother, a thoughtful daughter, and a caring sister; and WHEREAS, Today, as we pause in remembrance of this esteemed woman, we acknowledge the positive difference she made in the world around her, and we honor her memory for the many ways she enhanced the community in which she lived; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Elena Torres and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Jesus Torres; to her daughters, Cristina and Yulissa; to her mother, Soledad Guerra; to her brothers, Antonio and Nemecio Medina; to her sister, Maria de la Luz; and to her other relatives and many 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 Elena Torres. Anchia ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2776 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House