H.R. No. 229
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Maria Teresa Rios-Vera of Corpus Christi on January 3,
2017; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Martin and Manuela Rios, Terry
Rios-Vera was a native of Corpus Christi, where she graduated from
Roy Miller High School and studied library science at Del Mar
College; she married Martin G. Vera, and the couple were blessed
with two children, Dr. Nancy Vera and Roger Vera, whose education
Mrs. Rios-Vera prioritized above all else; their fine family later
grew to include a daughter-in-law, Emma, and three grandchildren,
Aaron, Amy, and Simon; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rios-Vera enjoyed a rewarding 37-year career
with the Corpus Christi Independent School District, from which she
retired in 2003; during her tenure with CCISD, she established
libraries at Travis and Menger Elementary Schools, and she worked
as a library and media specialist at Roy Miller High School; she was
also an avid reader and an exceptional musician; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her strength, wisdom, and joyful spirit,
Terry Rios-Vera will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of
her friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Teresa
Rios-Vera and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn her
passing; 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 on this day, it do so in memory of Terry
Rios-Vera.
Hunter
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 229 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House