SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 420
In Memory
of
Louise Mauro Strauch
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Louise Mauro Strauch, who died on
January 23, 2025, at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Louise was born on January 14, 1928, in
Montgomery, Alabama, and she moved with her family to Dallas as a
young girl; she grew up there and resided in Dallas until
marrying at the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Lou, as she was affectionately known, and Frank
Mauro, her late first husband, relocated to Bryan in 1946, and
they were blessed with four children; she and Frank enjoyed 32
years of marriage together until the time of his passing in 1978,
and the family lived in more than 25 cities over the years; and
WHEREAS, Years after Frank's passing, Lou was blessed to
again find love and married Charlie Strauch, and they shared many
joyous years together traveling the world and visiting with
family and friends, including many trips to her beloved vacation
home in Crested Butte, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Lou's Catholic faith guided her in her daily life
and throughout hardships, seasons of blessings, and many moves to
new cities and parishes; regardless of where she lived, she was
always involved in her community and the church, and her
generosity and kindness made a positive and lasting impact in the
lives of innumerable people; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Lou cherished spending time with her
loved ones; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great-great-grandchild were each a source of pride and joy to
her and enriched her life immeasurably; she gave unselfishly to
others, and her wisdom, warmth, and enthusiasm for life will be
treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Louise Mauro Strauch; 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 Lou Mauro Strauch.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate