H.R. No. 997
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lucia Alderete Anaya of McGregor passed away on
March 5, 2011, at the age of 89, leaving her circle of family and
friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her
company; and
WHEREAS, Born in McGregor on January 9, 1922, the former
Lucia Alderete was the daughter of Narcisso and Tomasa Ramirez
Alderete; she married Jose Anaya on September 27, 1952, and through
the years the couple became the parents of five children, Juan Luis,
Juan, Diana, Bea, and Teresa; the couple spent more than two decades
together, until Mr. Anaya's death in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Anaya worked for Westview Manor Nursing Home
and Moody Care Center before joining Smead Manufacturing in 1978; a
dedicated employee, she retired in 1991; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman delighted in spending time with
her children, teaching them Mexican cooking and sharing with them
her many crocheted creations; she was also a talented harmonica
player who enjoyed playing for friends and family; moreover, she
and her husband helped found St. Eugene Catholic Church, and Mrs.
Anaya was a member of the church's altar society; and
WHEREAS, Lucia Anaya lived a caring and purposeful life, and
those who were privileged to share in her love and friendship will
forever remember her 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 Lucia Alderete
Anaya and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to
her children and their spouses, Juan and Tracie Anaya, Diana and
Roger McMaster, Bea and Larry Kruse, and Teresa and Kelvin Yaun; to
her 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; 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 Lucia
Anaya.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 997 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House