85R7427 ALB-D
By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 119
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Mission lost a treasured community
leader with the passing of Berta Hilda Olivarez Filut on September
5, 2014, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, The former owner and operator of B&B Flowers and BP
Feed Store, Bert Filut enjoyed nearly two decades leading the Texas
Citrus Fiesta as its executive director; this esteemed Texan was
also a valued member of the Mission Lions Club, where she held the
office of secretary and received both the Jack Wiech Fellow and
Melvin Jones Fellow awards; the Progress Times recognized her
outstanding contributions to the community by naming her Woman of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Ms. Filut played an active
role in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, serving on its
finance committee and assuming responsibility for decorating the
altar each holiday; she also held membership in the Holy Rosary
Catholic Church Society and Catholic Daughters of the Americas; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Filut was blessed with the
love and support of her husband, William "Bill" Filut, with whom she
shared a rewarding union until her passing; she took great pride in
her children, Vanessa Peña and Robert Peña Jr., and her
stepchildren, Richard and Michelle Filut; and
WHEREAS, Bert Filut lived a purposeful life of faith and
service, and those who were blessed to share in her love and
affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Berta Hilda Olivarez
Filut and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and many 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 Bert Filut.