84R20634 BPG-D
By: Raymond H.R. No. 2028
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness,
compassion, and wisdom of Consuelo Raymond Kazen of Laredo, who
passed away on March 22, 2015, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Manuel Raymond Jr. and Santos Zapata
Raymond, the former Connie Raymond was born on May 6, 1919; she was
an educator and an outstanding role model to her students;
following her marriage to Abraham "Chick" Kazen, she became an
exceptionally nurturing mother to her children, Abraham, Norma,
Christina, Catherine, and Jo Betsy, and she eventually knew the joy
of welcoming into her family 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kazen was a staunch Democrat, and after her
husband embarked on a career in public service, she provided
skillful and dedicated support for his efforts as a member of the
Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives;
she gave generously of her time and talents to numerous civic and
charitable organizations, among them the Texas Senate Ladies Club,
the Pan American Round Table, the Texas State Teachers Association,
the Society of Martha Washington, and the Congressional Texas State
Society; a devout Catholic, she was a lady in the Equestrian Order
of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; and
WHEREAS, Connie Kazen lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her family, her faith, and her community, and she
will long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Consuelo "Connie"
Raymond Kazen and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her children, Abraham Kazen III, Norma Kazen, Christina
Attal and her husband, Ronny, Catherine Kazen, and Jo Betsy Kazen;
to her sisters, Gloria Woods, Chabela Martinez, and Zita Coffey; to
her brothers, Manuel J. Raymond Jr. and his wife, Angelina, and
Rolando Raymond and his wife, Amada; to her 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Connie
Kazen.