SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59
In Memory
of
Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui, who died
June 4, 2011, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui was born June 3, 1932,
in Mexico City; she attended the prestigious Colegio Alemán
Alexander von Humboldt and the Jesuit Universidad
Iberoamericana; and
WHEREAS, She worked for some years for Proctor and Gamble
de Mexico before marrying Carlos Arguindegui in 1959 and moving
to Laredo; she earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Laredo
State University and served as a teacher for 20 years at Martin
High School; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who practiced her faith in her
daily life, Mrs. Arguindegui regularly attended the Adoration
Chapel at Saint Patrick Catholic Church and made regular
pilgrimages throughout the United States and Europe; and
WHEREAS, A woman of many cultural interests, she had a
great appreciation for the arts, travel, history, gourmet
cooking, and playing cards with good friends, and her warm
hospitality and loyal friendship 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Rosa Maria Barrera
Arguindegui; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Rosa Maria Barrera Arguindegui.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate