SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
In Memory
of
Maria Teresa Rabago
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Maria Teresa "Terrie"
Rabago, who died December 20, 2010, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Terrie Rabago was born and raised in Edinburg; she
moved to Austin in 1980, where she devoted herself to community
activism, with an emphasis on helping disenfranchised youths,
particularly young Latinas; and
WHEREAS, She worked with numerous organizations to achieve
her goals, including the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, for
whom she served on the board at the local and state levels; she
was on the board of Teach Quest and was a community advisor for
Kappa Delta Chi at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, She was an alumna of Leadership Austin and worked
to make the city a better place through her involvement with the
Historic Landmark Commission, the Zoning and Platting
Commission, and the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association;
active in the Texas Democratic Party, she played an important
role in the election of numerous city, county, and state
officials; and
WHEREAS, She began her career as a realtor in 1996 and
received her broker's license in 2006; she also served as a
member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate
Professionals; and
WHEREAS, A woman of spirit and strength, she had a profound
impact on the lives of countless young people, and her wisdom,
commitment, and generosity will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by all those who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Maria Teresa Rabago: her daughters, Laura Coulter and
Amber Stephens; her parents, Juan Rabago and Maria Elena
Hinojosa; her brothers, Robert Homero, Albert, Jose Luis, and
Jesse Rabago; her sisters, Sandra Aguiar, Cecilia Mercado, and
Eliena Hinojosa; and her five grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Maria Teresa Rabago.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 19, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate