SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
In Memory
of
Sandra Longoria Yturria
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sandra Longoria Yturria, who died
November 17, 2015, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Yturria was born September 13, 1944, in
Houston; she was adopted by her loving parents, Mildred and
Shelby Longoria, and grew up in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico; a
1963 graduate of Saint Mary's Hall in San Antonio, she attended
Finch College in New York City; and
WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, Fausto Yturria Jr.,
married on June 28, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Brownsville;
the couple enjoyed 51 years of marriage, and they were blessed
with three children and three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, She was as at ease on the shooting range as she was
hosting an elegant dinner party, and her love of travel and her
exquisite taste were evident in the stylish homes she created;
she was active in such civic organizations as the San Antonio
Country Club, the Argyle, Club Giraud, and Shikar Safari Club
International; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Yturria was a devout Christian who practiced
her faith in her daily life and was a member of Sacred Heart
Church; a woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave
generously to others, and her joyful countenance, her ability to
touch the lives of others, and her enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Sandra Longoria Yturria; 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 Sandra Longoria Yturria.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate