Bill Text: TX SR213 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Elsa Gonzalez Laurel.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-19 - Reported enrolled [SR213 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR213-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Elsa Gonzalez Laurel | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Elsa Gonzalez Laurel, who died February | ||
5, 2019, at the age of 90; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born in Laredo, Elsa Laurel was a direct | ||
descendant of Tomas Sanchez, the city's founder, and she grew up | ||
in the historic Benavides-Herrera house; she earned her high | ||
school degree at the young age of 15, and she was later crowned | ||
the first Miss Laredo in 1948; and | ||
WHEREAS, In 1951, she married the late Oscar M. Laurel, and | ||
she supported him through his career in local and state politics | ||
while giving generously of her time to many charitable and | ||
cultural organizations; the couple relocated to Washington, | ||
D.C., when Mr. Laurel was appointed to serve in President Lyndon | ||
B. Johnson's administration, and Mrs. Laurel soon became known | ||
for hosting legendary parties that brought South Texas flair to | ||
her northern neighbors; and | ||
WHEREAS, After Mr. and Mrs. Laurel left Washington, she | ||
traveled the world, spent time at the ranch, and supported their | ||
children, Elsa Laurel Nicholson and Oscar M. Laurel Jr., through | ||
their college years; above all, she cherished time spent with | ||
family, and her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren | ||
enriched her life immeasurably; and | ||
WHEREAS, A woman of great dignity, kindness, and charm, | ||
Elsa Laurel was beloved by many, and she will long be remembered | ||
with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share | ||
in her life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Elsa G. Laurel; 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 Elsa Laurel. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 19, 2019, | ||
by a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |