SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 889
In Memory
of
Lilia Peña
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Jim Hogg County in mourning the loss of Lilia Peña,
who died May 14, 2017, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Lilia Peña was a highly respected member of her
community who served the citizens of Jim Hogg County for more
than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, She was born on May 1, 1932, in Hebbronville, and
she began her career in the county clerk's office as a typist in
1953; conscientious and hardworking, she went on to serve as
deputy clerk and as chief deputy clerk, and in 1974 she was
elected county and district clerk for Jim Hogg County; she served
with distinction and was reelected to serve a total of five
consecutive terms as county and district clerk; she retired in
1994; and
WHEREAS, Lilia Peña was guided in all things by her strong
Catholic faith; she was a lifelong congregant of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville and was a member of the
church's Sociedad de Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez; and
WHEREAS, Lilia Peña enriched the lives of all who knew her
with her warmth and enthusiasm; she was beloved by many, and her
dedication to serving the citizens of Jim Hogg County will not be
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Lilia Peña: her daughter, Fantina Garcia; her
grandchildren, Clarissa Sweatt and Claudia S. Esquivel; and her
six great-grandchildren; 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 Lilia Peña.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate