SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 614
In Memory
of
Carmelita Riley Peña
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Carmelita Riley Peña, who died March 23,
2019, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Carmelita Peña was an exemplary citizen who was
widely respected and admired for her compassion toward others and
her many contributions to the Laredo community; and
WHEREAS, She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees
from Corpus Christi State University and a master's degree from
Laredo State University, and she enjoyed a long and distinguished
career as a registered nurse in the neonatal ward at Mercy
Hospital; she went on to serve as a mentor and guide to countless
nursing students at Laredo Junior College and was an
administrator at Laredo State University; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her husband, Anthony J. Peña,
and she took joy in her wonderful family; her children, Agnes
Marshall, Reynaldo Gonzalez, Richard Gonzalez, and the late
Eduardo, Henry, and David Riley Gonzalez, were a source of much
pride for her; she was blessed with eight grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and generosity, she was
beloved by many in her community, and she leaves behind memories
that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to
share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Carmelita Riley Peña; 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 Carmelita Peña.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate