87S31091 TBO-D
By: Hernandez H.R. No. 136
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Consuelo Tello Contreras of Houston on September 30,
2021, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The former Connie Tello was born in Houston on
March 30, 1929, the daughter of Elodia and Jesus Tello, and she grew
up with the companionship of 10 siblings, Herlinda, Adelina, Jesse,
Alfred, Gilbert, Pauline, Hortense, Rudy, Armando, and Roy; she
married the late Rufus Rodriguez Jr., and the couple became the
proud parents of five children, Irma, Silvia, and David, as well as
Rufus and Richard, who preceded their mother in death; over the
years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include
five grandchildren, Carolyn, Victor, Thomas, Jessary, and Daviana,
and six great-grandchildren, Thomas, Isaiah, Gavynn, Michael,
Christopher, and Lauren; and
WHEREAS, She devoted herself to her home and her family, and
her support of her children's school and extracurricular activities
included serving as a room mother and PTO president; after becoming
a single parent, she found employment at European Imports, and she
went on to work for Joske's for several years; later in life, she
married a second time, to Carlos Contreras; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Contreras
volunteered at the Irvington Boulevard Salvation Army after
retiring, and she was appointed director of the organization's
seniors program; determined and independent, she learned to drive
in her later years and was still driving at the age of 90; in her
leisure hours, she enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, traveling,
and cheering on the Houston Astros; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature, a keen
intellect, and a joyous zest for life, Connie Contreras brightened
the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close
in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Consuelo Tello Contreras 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 Connie
Contreras.