SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 235
In Memory
of
Aida De Leon Uribe
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Aida De Leon Uribe, who died May
6, 2010, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Born June 26, 1923, in Brownsville, Aida De Leon
was educated at the parish school at Immaculate Conception and at
Villa Maria Academy; she continued her education at Draughan's
Business College in San Antonio, where she met her future
husband, Blas Uribe III; and
WHEREAS, Aida focused on raising their three children and
on her work as a homemaker; she also pursued her own careers;
after the family moved to Miami, she served in various capacities
at the University of Miami and was named circulation editor of
its Inter-American Studies journal; and
WHEREAS, When the family returned to Brownsville, Aida
served as a director of the Cameron County Housing Finance
Corporation and was a passionate member of Valley Interfaith; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and a devout Catholic, Aida
nurtured her children's spiritual environment and was
consistently a leader in her community; she was highly
accomplished and believed strongly in education; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom and
warmth will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Aida Uribe was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Aida De Leon Uribe; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Aida De Leon Uribe.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate