H.R. No. 1700
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Elsa Laurel Hernandez of Corpus Christi, who passed away on
December 9, 2020, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Alfredo and Petra Laurel, the former
Elsa Laurel was born in Oilton on December 29, 1938; she grew up
with seven brothers, Nolberto, Eduardo, Alfredo, Policarpio,
Rumaldo, Abelardo, and Rodolfo, and four sisters, Edna, Evelia,
Elvia, and Elia; she picked cotton at a young age and always had a
strong work ethic; after living in California and Kansas, she
settled in Corpus Christi; she married the love of her life, Edmundo
Hernandez, in Mirando, and they became the parents of five
children, Rene, Juan, Linda, Ambrosio, and Corina; they also raised
one of their 14 grandchildren, Claudia, and their treasured family
later grew to include 10 great-grandchildren and 8
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hernandez loved preparing meals for her
family, and with her culinary knowledge and engaging personality,
she eventually embarked on a rewarding career as a restaurant
owner; Crystal Palace became very popular, and she later ran the
Agnes Café for 13 years with great success; in her leisure hours,
she enjoyed travel and large gatherings, and she especially
treasured special moments with the little ones in her family; she
was firm yet generous and always stood ready to help a relative or
friend in need; and
WHEREAS, Although Elsa Hernandez is deeply missed, those who
held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Elsa Laurel Hernandez
and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Elsa L.
Hernandez.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House