By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 53
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Lilia Solis Flores of Laredo on September 25, 2021, at
the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jesus G. Solis and Cristina
P. Solis, the former Lilia Solis was born in Alice; she grew up in
Alice, Corpus Christi, and Hebbronville, and she had seven
siblings, Baldomero, Hector, Irma, Estella, Julia, Lily, and
Emma; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Hebbronville High School,
she married her sweetheart, Margarito C. "Marty" Flores, and
relocated to San Antonio, where he was stationed with the U.S.
Air Force; the couple became the parents of 10 children, Robert,
Michael, Margaret, Deborah, Linda, Peter, Patricia, Julia, Joan,
and James; while raising her sons and daughters, Mrs. Flores also
supported her husband in his military career, which took them to
Japan and Spain, as well as California, North Dakota, and Laredo;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Flores eventually welcomed into her
treasured family 13 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Victor,
Lilia, Javier, Christina, Victoria, Katherine, Erica, Juliana,
Lisa, Joan, and Robert, as well as 13 great-grandchildren; she
and her husband shared a fulfilling marriage until his passing;
and
WHEREAS, Thoughtful and caring, Mrs. Flores always placed
the needs of others above her own; she loved family gatherings
and decorating for the holidays, and she also enjoyed reading
novels, antiquing, shopping at flea markets, and going out to
eat; and
WHEREAS, Although Lilia Flores will be deeply missed, the
passage of time will never diminish the warmth and kindness that
she brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lilia Solis
Flores 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Lilia Flores.