SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 291
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rosina Isaura Urteaga Martinez on the grand occasion of
her 85th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on January 28, 1940, Rosina
attended Ursuline Academy, where she met her high school
sweetheart, Blas M. Martinez, and earned her diploma in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Rosina earned a degree in vocational home
economics from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, and she and
Blas were married on February 14, 1960; they shared nearly 50
years of marriage until the time of his passing, and together
they found great joy in rearing a family and through their
worldwide travels; and
WHEREAS, After teaching junior high school for two years,
Rosina fully devoted herself to rearing her children and shared
with them her love of music, theater, travel, and adventure; over
the years, she has generously donated her time as a volunteer
with many charitable organizations and clubs and as a member of
Parent Teacher Associations at her children's schools; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep spiritual faith, Rosina has been
an active parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church for more than
five decades; she was one of the first women in Laredo to become a
Eucharistic minister, and she is especially proud of the prayer
workshops and marriage preparation courses she taught with her
husband for many years at the church; and
WHEREAS, A beloved matriarch to her seven children and her
20 grandchildren, Rosina is renowned for her exceptional skill as
a cook and baker, and she is noted for her gracious and generous
spirit; she is a treasured member of her community, and her 85th
birthday is indeed a fitting occasion for her loved ones to join
in celebration and to express their admiration and affection for
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend happy birthday wishes to Rosina
Urteaga Martinez on her 85th birthday and that a copy of this
Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate