SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Maria Lydia Martinez Pena on the grand occasion of her
	99th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm
	and generosity of spirit, and she is a beloved resident of
	Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, Maria Pena was born February 6, 1914, in
	Falfurrias; as a young woman, she worked for many of the city's
	prominent families, notably Texas Ranger Captain Sterling and
	his wife, Zora; she married Maclovio Pena, who died in the Battle
	of the Bulge while serving his country during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, Widowed at the age of 30, Mrs. Pena raised her
	five children and taught them the value of education, and they
	went on to graduate from high school and college and to pursue
	professional careers; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and productive life,
	she has seen momentous change take place but has continued to
	cherish the traditional values she learned as a child; and
	WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she
	is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby recognize Maria Lydia Martinez Pena as a
	treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for
	a memorable 99th birthday celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 30, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate