SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 523
In Memory
of
Constance S. Reyna
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Constance S.
Reyna, who died March 17, 2013, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Connie Sanchez was born in San Antonio on March 11,
1925, to Consuelo and Silvestre Sanchez; she married Robert Reyna,
and the couple was blessed with four sons and 49 years of marriage
together; and
WHEREAS, Connie and Robert Reyna dedicated their lives to
working hard and to raising their sons, Robert, Rowland, Richard,
and George; they taught their sons to value education and to aim
for success; their four sons made history by all graduating not
only from Stanford University but also from Stanford University
School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Connie's sons founded one of the largest physician
groups in San Antonio, and "Miss Connie", as she was
affectionately referred to by patients, worked alongside her
sons for 17 years as a greeter and helper in their primary care
clinic; and
WHEREAS, She was a strong believer in giving back to the
community, and she was a role model for parents who strive to do
the best for their children; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and a remarkable mother, Connie
Reyna was a warm, kindhearted person who was respected in the
community for her accomplishments, and she will long be
remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Constance S. Reyna; 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 Connie Reyna.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate