Bill Text: TX HR1616 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Ninfa Trevino Pena of Mission on her 100th birthday.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-01 - Reported enrolled [HR1616 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1616-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1616

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits
special recognition, and Ninfa Trevino Pena of Mission is marking
this notable milestone in her life on May 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The youngest of five daughters, Ninfa Trevino was
born in 1913 to Manuel and Procora Izaguirre Trevino; she earned a
degree in education from Texas A&I University of Kingsville and was
a longtime second grade teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
School, where she also assisted students with special needs;
through the years, she has encouraged countless young people to
succeed both inside and outside of the classroom; and
WHEREAS, In 1937, she married Ernesto Pena Flores, and they
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; one of
the original pioneer families of Mission, the Penas went on to have
6 children, Ernesto, Maggie, Fernando, Mary Lou, Joe, and Bobby, as
well as 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her loved ones and to her faith,
Mrs. Pena has helped to foster strong family values for generations
of her relatives, and she continues to serve as a source of
inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ninfa Trevino Pena on her 100th
birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Pena as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Munoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1616 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House