SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
In Memory
of
Dolores D. Reyes-Trevino
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Edinburg in mourning the loss of Dolores D. "Dee Dee"
Reyes-Trevino, who died June 17, 2011, at the age of 39; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Reyes-Trevino was born June 7, 1972, in
McAllen and grew up in Edinburg; inspired by the positive impact
of her teachers on her life, she decided to enter the field of
education; and
WHEREAS, After receiving her degree, she joined the
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District as the
physical education teacher at Anita Villarreal Elementary
School; determined to have an impact on more students, she began
coaching basketball, soccer, and track and field at Memorial
Middle School as well; and
WHEREAS, She took the tragedy of her cancer diagnosis and
turned it into a means to have a positive effect on the lives of
others; she was an active participant in the Cancer Society and
was the inspiration for the nonprofit organization Dee's Angels,
which has done exceptional work in raising awareness about the
disease; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, faith, and strength, she gave
generously to others; she will be deeply missed by her family and
countless friends, and she will live on in the hearts and minds of
everyone who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dolores D. Reyes-Trevino;
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 Dee Dee Reyes-Trevino.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 27, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate