SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 523
In Memory
of
Ignacia Mogas Czar Hopkins
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ignacia "Nachita" Mogas Czar Hopkins,
who died March 5, 2011, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Ignacia Mogas Czar Hopkins was born May 11, 1920,
in Laredo; she attended Christen Middle School and was a 1939
graduate of Martin High School, where she was elected queen of
her senior prom; and
WHEREAS, She married Jacinto J. Czar on November 30, 1941,
and the couple began their family in Laredo; they moved to San
Antonio in 1948 and lived for many years in Terrell Hills; and
WHEREAS, She was a longtime active member of Saint Peter
Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, where all of her children
attended grade school; she belonged to numerous social clubs,
including the Pan-American Round Table, El Patronato, The
Theresians, and the Cosmopolitan Club; and
WHEREAS, She was a gracious hostess who loved to entertain
guests, and she was the life of any party she attended; she was
blessed with a green thumb and was noted for her hydrangeas and
gardenias; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, She 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 Ignacia Mogas Czar Hopkins; 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 Ignacia Mogas Czar Hopkins.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate