SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 353 In Memory of Magdalena Cordoba Hernandez Bennett WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Magdalena "Magda" Cordoba Hernandez Bennett, who died October 19, 2017, at the age of 45; and WHEREAS, Magda Bennett was born March 23, 1972, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, to Eduardo Cordoba and Martina Hernandez; and WHEREAS, A woman of many talents and interests, she pursued a number of professional paths, including nursing, radio, journalism, and marketing; shortly before immigrating to the United States in 2000, she embarked on a singing career with a group called Pequeno Sol; she was later the featured singer with her husband's group, the Sweet Satin Band; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and generosity, she gave unselfishly to 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 many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Magdalena Cordoba Hernandez Bennett: her husband, Leo Bennett; the children, Emmanuel, Osiel, Nora, Yvette, Leah, Lynn, Daynis, Francisco, and Jose; and the 17 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 Magdalena Bennett. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate