SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
In Memory
of
Consuelo Raymond Kazen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Consuelo Raymond Kazen, who died March
22, 2015, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, Consuelo "Connie" Raymond Kazen was born May 6,
1919; she was married to the late Abraham "Chick" Kazen Jr., who
served as a United States Congressman; they were blessed with
five children and with 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren, who were a source of much joy; and
WHEREAS, Connie Kazen brought her considerable talents,
creativity, and passion to her work as a teacher and to her
activities with a wide range of civic and charitable
organizations, including the Texas Senate Ladies Club, the Pan
American Round Table, the Texas State Teachers Association, the
Society of Martha Washington, the Congressional Texas State
Society, and the Laredo Doll Club; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kazen was a devout Catholic who practiced
her faith in her daily life, and she was a Lady in the Equestrian
Order of the Holy Sepulchre; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will long be remembered by those who were privileged to
share in her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and her many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Consuelo Raymond Kazen; 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 Raymond Kazen.
Zaffirini, Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate