H.R. No. 100
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mary Lou Schanen of Robstown passed away on
November 28, 2023, at the age of 69, leaving behind numerous loved
ones to cherish her memory; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Robstown, the former Mary Lou
Perez was born on July 3, 1954, to Helio and Beatriz Tagle Perez,
and she grew up with the companionship of four brothers, Helio,
Raul, David, and Alejandro, and three sisters, Rosa, Beatrice, and
Bertha; she went on to enjoy a rewarding 25-year career as a
certified nurse's assistant in the home health and nursing home
industry; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Schanen became the treasured matriarch of a
family that included her 5 children, Peter, Amie, Stephanie, Tammy,
and Leo, as well as her 14 grandchildren and her numerous nieces and
nephews; she was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she also
loved caring for her pets; in her leisure time, she enjoyed sewing,
gardening, cooking, and dancing to country and Tejano music; a
woman of devout faith, she was a valued member of St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Robstown; and
WHEREAS, Although Mary Lou Schanen 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 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Mary Lou Schanen and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
her family: to her children, Dr. Peter John Schanen and his wife,
Irma, Amie Schanen, Stephanie Schanen-Skimmyhorn and her husband,
William, Tammy Schanen, and Leo John Schanen III; to her brothers,
Helio Perez Jr. and his wife, Blascita, and Raul Perez and his wife,
Sylvia; to her sisters, Rosa Silguero, Beatrice Mesquias and her
husband, Richard, and Bertha Perez; to her grandchildren; and to
her other relatives and friends; 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 Mary Lou
Schanen.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 100 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on December 5, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House