SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Maria Magdalena "Maggie" Sosa on the grand occasion of
her 80th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Sosa was born July 22, 1937, to Jose Angel
and Francisca Villarreal Garcia; the oldest of 10 children, she
helped raise several of her younger siblings alongside her own
small children after her mother died in 1967; and
WHEREAS, She completed licensed vocational nursing school
in 1957 and worked in various nursing capacities before earning
a degree as a registered nurse in 1977; she then worked as a
school nurse at several elementary schools during the week and at
nursing homes on the weekends, and she maintained this schedule
for 24 years; and
WHEREAS, A well-known and much-appreciated member of the
Brownsville community, she has provided nursing care for more
than 60 years; even though she semiretired in 2004, she continues
to serve senior citizens at Medford Assisted Living and mentally
challenged individuals at New Awakening Daycare; and
WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, the late Ramiro Sosa,
had two children; she has also been blessed with five grandchildren
and a great-grandchild, all of whom have been a source of much
pride and joy for her; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
Mrs. Sosa is noted for her warmth, her wit, and her wise counsel,
and she inspires those around her with her enthusiasm for living
each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Maria
Magdalena Sosa and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 80th
birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate