SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
In Memory
of
Raquel Mosbacker
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Raquel Mosbacker, who died January 30,
2013, in Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, This beloved mother and wife was much respected in
her community and was known for her generosity and compassion;
and
WHEREAS, A native daughter of Tamaulipas, Mexico, Raquel
Mosbacker devoted a great deal of her life to helping others;
foremost among her concerns were the education of young people
and a commitment to charitable efforts on behalf of those in
need; and
WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, Raquel Mosbacker worked as
a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Tamaulipas, and her
tremendous contributions impacted the lives of thousands of
young people; and
WHEREAS, In Brownsville, she was an active member of the
First United Methodist Church, where she and her husband, Mervyn,
spent countless hours volunteering for programs for the
underserved; and
WHEREAS, It was in her deepest nature to care for others,
and she was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
sister, and friend; she leaves behind many unforgettable
memories, which will forever be cherished by her husband of 66
years, Mervyn Mosbacker, and by their children, Marcus, Mervyn,
Myra, and Matthew, and their six grandchildren; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Raquel Mosbacker; 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 Raquel Mosbacker.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate