SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
In Memory
of
Mary Espiritu
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Mary Espiritu,
who died January 15, 2011, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Mary Espiritu was born in San Antonio on September
8, 1922, to Richard and Amelia DeLeon; during her 40-year tenure
as an employee at Kelly Air Force Base, she progressed from clerk
typist to logistics management specialist; and
WHEREAS, She was a longtime advocate of equal rights for
women and minorities, and she counseled and mentored many women
throughout her life; citing her own example of attaining a
bachelor's degree while working full-time and being a mother, she
encouraged women to pursue a higher education; and
WHEREAS, She was active in her community and held
leadership positions with various civic organizations, including
the League of United Latin American Citizens, where she served as
president of Council 4619 and as women's deputy for District XV;
she received numerous awards over the years, was recognized as
one of the "100 Outstanding Hispanic Women in Communications" by
a national Hispanic magazine, and was inducted into the National
Hispanic Women's Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Mary Espiritu had a positive impact on the lives
of many people through her volunteer work and her service to her
community; a devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured for years to come by her family,
her many friends, and all those who had the good fortune of
knowing this dynamic and caring woman; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Mary Espiritu and extend
sincere condolences to her bereaved family; 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
Mary Espiritu.
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 24, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate