SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 356 In Memory of Maria Theresa Morado WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Maria Theresa Morado, who died February 13, 2011, at the age of 56; and WHEREAS, Maria Theresa Morado was born August 16, 1954; she was a 1972 graduate of Memorial High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Yale University; and WHEREAS, She later returned to Memorial High School as an educator, sharing her love of knowledge and her expertise in debate; and WHEREAS, She enjoyed a productive and fulfilling career as an appraiser for the Bexar County Appraisal District, where she was respected and admired by her colleagues for her professionalism and integrity; and WHEREAS, She was active in numerous community affairs and was a founding member of the Education Partnership program; and WHEREAS, A woman of honor, strength, and compassion, she gave generously to others, and her warmth, wisdom, and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family and friends, who will continue to live with the cherished memories of her life and her many achievements; 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 Theresa Morado: her mother, Maria Luisa Morado; her sisters, Lydia Ann Morado, Joan Louise Rodriguez, Katherine M. Duke, Olga Carol Gomez, and Margaret Rose Blackmon; and her many beloved nieces and nephews; 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 Theresa Morado. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2011, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate