SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 543
In Memory
of
Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss, who died
January 4, 2014, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Tencha Sloss was an exemplary citizen who was
widely admired in her community for her volunteer efforts in the
public schools and her leadership in the local arts scene; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. Sloss
worked as a reporter for the Brownsville Herald as a young woman;
her passion in life was art and art expression, and she was active
in local Democratic Party politics; and
WHEREAS, Her work with the arts community included serving
for many years as a volunteer with the Brownsville Art League and
as the administrative director of the Brownsville Museum of Fine
Art; she served as a CARE partner for more than a decade at
Clearwater and Ortiz Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, She was the matriarch of her large and loving
extended family, and her wisdom, her compassion for others, and
her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
family and 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 Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss; 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 Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate