SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Maria Lydia Martinez Pena on the grand occasion of her
99th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm
and generosity of spirit, and she is a beloved resident of
Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, Maria Pena was born February 6, 1914, in
Falfurrias; as a young woman, she worked for many of the city's
prominent families, notably Texas Ranger Captain Sterling and
his wife, Zora; she married Maclovio Pena, who died in the Battle
of the Bulge while serving his country during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Widowed at the age of 30, Mrs. Pena raised her
five children and taught them the value of education, and they
went on to graduate from high school and college and to pursue
professional careers; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and productive life,
she has seen momentous change take place but has continued to
cherish the traditional values she learned as a child; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she
is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize Maria Lydia Martinez Pena as a
treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for
a memorable 99th birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate