H.R. No. 1700
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio lost a beloved resident with
the passing of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera on February 22,
2015, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cementville on August 17, 1924, Carmen
Zendejas was the eldest daughter of Ana Barocio and Jose Erasmo
Zendejas; she graduated from San Antonio Tech High School in 1943
and went on to attend San Antonio College, St. Mary's University,
and The University of Texas at San Antonio before leaving school to
care for her mother; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Barrera devoted much of
her time and energy to such charitable groups as the Pan American
League and the Wolf Trail Kids Kamp, which she served as president
and executive director; among the many other organizations and
initiatives to benefit from her efforts were the San Antonio Bar
Auxiliary, the annual Telethon Navideno, local dental and vision
clinics, and several parent-teacher associations; in 2008, San
Antonio Can High School recognized her contributions to the
community at its San Antonio Motherhood: Lifetime Achievement Award
Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrera married her high school sweetheart,
Roy Barrera, in September 1948, and the couple enjoyed a richly
rewarding union over the course of the next 66 years; she was the
devoted mother of five children, Yolanda, Roy, Gilbert, Carmen
Alice, and Bobby, and she cherished the time she spent with her 12
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; her life was further
enriched by her travels to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and
Antarctica and by her many lasting friendships maintained through
the Club Capri and Ladies 12 social groups; and
WHEREAS, A kind and generous woman, Carmen Barrera left an
indelible impression on all who were blessed to know her, and those
who shared in the warmth of her affection will forever hold her
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria del Carmen
Zendejas Barrera and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her husband, Roy Barrera Sr.; to her children, Yolanda
Arellano, Roy Barrera Jr. and his wife, Sally, Gilbert Barrera,
Carmen Alice Ramirez and her husband, Rick, and Bobby Barrera and
his wife, Karen; to her grandchildren, Roy R. Barrera III and his
wife, Jamie, Mark Barrera and his wife, Abril, Marissa Ann Morales
and her husband, Lawrence, Monica Ramirez Khirallah and her
husband, David, Andrea, Robert, and Ana Benita Arellano, Margo,
Maricarmen, and Mia Ramirez, and Olivia and Erik Barrera; to her
great-grandchildren, Roy R. Barrera IV, Ava Rose, Blake, Emma, and
Elena Barrera, Sofia, Lyla, and Felicia Morales, and David
Khirallah Jr.; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Maria del
Carmen Zendejas Barrera.
Anchia
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House