Bill Text: TX HR2002 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Olga R. Gomez of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-27 - Reported enrolled [HR2002 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR2002-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 2002
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Olga R. Gomez of Houston on February 16, 2011, at the age
  of 82; and
         WHEREAS, Born on June 6, 1928, to Clotilde and Rafael
  Rodriguez, the former Olga Rodriguez was married to Camilo Gomez in
  November 1956; the couple were blessed with three daughters,
  Gloria, Olga, and Norma, as well as four grandchildren and five
  great-grandchildren, and they enjoyed a close and rewarding union
  until Mr. Gomez's death on December 29, 2010; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gomez owned Camilo's Jewelry, a
  jewelry manufacturing, repair, and retail business; a skilled
  businesswoman, Mrs. Gomez was instrumental in marketing her
  husband's creative talent, and her outgoing personality and hard
  work greatly contributed to the success of their retail store; and
         WHEREAS, Long active in the community, Mrs. Gomez often had
  occasion to exercise her considerable leadership skills; she
  belonged to Club Familias Unidas and the League of United Latin
  American Citizens, and she gloried in the great richness of
  Hispanic culture; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Gomez was a valued parishioner of St. Cecilia
  Catholic Church, where she devoted many hours to practicing and
  performing with the choir; an enthusiastic singer, she would lift
  her strong voice in song at any and every opportunity; above all
  else, Mrs. Gomez loved spending time with her family, and she
  hosted many family gatherings at her homes in Spring Branch and in
  Surfside Beach; and
         WHEREAS, Olga Gomez brightened the lives of all those who
  were fortunate enough to know her, and she will be fondly remembered
  and deeply missed; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Olga R. Gomez and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
  daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria Gayle and Elias Rivas, Olga and
  Scott Leonard, and Norma and J. D. McGraw; to her grandchildren,
  Victor Rivas, Virginia Ochoa, and Joshua and Kim Leonard; to her
  great-grandchildren, Brandon, Briaunna, and Bella Rivas and Taylor
  and Thomas Ochoa; to her sisters, Yolanda Montelongo, Ninfa Luera,
  Minerva Davila, Rosalinda Baylor, and Dahlia Fernandez; to her
  brother, Roland Rodriguez; to her brother-in-law, Oscar Gomez, and
  his wife, Lillie; to her sister-in-law, Lita Gomez; 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 Olga
  R. Gomez.
 
  Bohac
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2002 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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