SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 423
In Memory
of
Teresa L. Martinez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Teresa L. Martinez, who died
November 7, 2018, at the age of 101; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Martinez was born on October 11, 1917; she
became a beloved matriarch whose compassion for others and
commitment to service were a shining example to all who had the
privilege of sharing in her life; and
WHEREAS, Widowed at the age of 34, she worked hard to
support her children, and she devoted her life to caring for her
large and loving extended family; her surviving children,
Nereyda L. Benavides, Angélica Serrano, Alejandra López, and
Gumaro López, and her 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren,
and eight great-great-grandchildren were a source of much joy and
comfort to her in her later years; and
WHEREAS, She was known lovingly to her family and friends
as Guelita Tere, and she was a devout Catholic who practiced her
faith in her daily life; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strength, courage, and generosity, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her humble nature,
and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Martinez was a loving and devoted mother and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by her family and 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 Teresa L. Martinez; 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 Teresa Martinez.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate