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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate