SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Maria Magdalena "Maggie" Sosa on the grand occasion of
	her 80th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Maggie Sosa was born July 22, 1937, to Jose Angel
	and Francisca Villarreal Garcia; the oldest of 10 children, she
	helped raise several of her younger siblings alongside her own
	small children after her mother died in 1967; and
	WHEREAS, She completed licensed vocational nursing school
	in 1957 and worked in various nursing capacities before earning
	a degree as a registered nurse in 1977; she then worked as a
	school nurse at several elementary schools during the week and at
	nursing homes on the weekends, and she maintained this schedule
	for 24 years; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known and much-appreciated member of the
	Brownsville community, she has provided nursing care for more
	than 60 years; even though she semiretired in 2004, she continues
	to serve senior citizens at Medford Assisted Living and mentally
	challenged individuals at New Awakening Daycare; and
	WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, the late Ramiro Sosa,
	had two children; she has also been blessed with five grandchildren
	and a great-grandchild, all of whom have been a source of much
	pride and joy for her; and
	WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
	Mrs. Sosa is noted for her warmth, her wit, and her wise counsel,
	and she inspires those around her with her enthusiasm for living
	each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Maria
	Magdalena Sosa and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 80th
	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.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 19, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate