Bill Text: TX SR49 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Maria Teresa Devlin.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-28 - Reported enrolled [SR49 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR49-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
In Memory
of
Maria Teresa Devlin
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas extends
condolences to those mourning the loss of Maria Teresa Devlin,
who died October 16, 2012, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Maria Teresa Devlin was born in San Jose, Costa
Rica, and immigrated to the United States at an early age; she
served as a cloistered Carmelite nun for nine years; after
leaving the sisterhood, she married the late Thomas Leroy Devlin
in 1965; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Teresa chose to pursue her vocation as a
missionary, and in 1996, she began her ministry in Honduras; she
devoted her time to connecting with the people, and she opened a
conservatory of music that continues to have an impact on the
lives of young citizens; in 2009, she broke ground for an
orphanage that is in partnership with the Baptist University of
the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Teresa was a devout Christian and a generous,
kindhearted person; she was respected and admired in the
community for the sacrifices she made while helping others; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Devlin was a true humanitarian who was
beloved by many, and she will long be remembered with affection
and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Maria Teresa Devlin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Teresa Devlin.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate