SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
In Memory
of
Esther C. Cornejo
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Cameron County in mourning the loss of Esther C.
Cornejo, who died May 31, 2021, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Esther Cornejo was born
to Jose and Santos Cavazos in 1926; she attended Brownsville High
School, and she earned her diploma in 1944; and
WHEREAS, Esther worked briefly for a law firm before
joining the Cameron County Clerk's Office in 1946; she was an
esteemed public servant, and she distinguished herself during
tenures as deputy clerk and chief deputy clerk for the county
before retiring in 1992 after more than 44 years of service; and
WHEREAS, She married Juan Escobedo Cornejo on January 2,
1947, at Iglesia Metodista Unida El Buen Pastor, where she was a
devoted and lifelong member; she and her beloved husband were
blessed with five children, who they raised by loving spiritual
example, and her 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4
great-great-grandchildren were a source of immense pride and joy
for her; and
WHEREAS, A beloved matriarch, Esther Cornejo was a
treasured member of the Cameron County community, and she leaves
behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Esther C. Cornejo; 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 Esther Cornejo.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 29, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate