SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Antonia R. Arias on the grand occasion of her 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately to her family as Toni, this
gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of
spirit, and she is a revered resident of our state; and
WHEREAS, Antonia R. Arias was born January 17, 1921, to
Milton and Concepcion Arias; she graduated from Sidney Lanier
High School in 1939 and worked for 30 years at Kelly Air Force
Base in the Directorate of Material Management, retiring as a
cataloging specialist; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with athletic and competitive skills, she
has participated in softball and bowling leagues, and she has
taught four generations of Canasta players in her family the fine
art of winning; gregarious and outgoing, she is always ready and
eager to dress in her matching best and attend a social
gathering; and
WHEREAS, From helping to raise her many younger siblings to
caring for her parents at the end of their lives, she has been an
indispensable part of her large and loving extended family,
supporting and nurturing them with her devotion and her love; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
she is noted for her courage and strength, her wit, and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Antonia R. Arias as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for a memorable
90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate