Bill Text: TX HR1700 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Elsa L. Hernandez of Corpus Christi.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-03 - Reported enrolled [HR1700 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR1700-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1700 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and | ||
| meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends | ||
| of Elsa Laurel Hernandez of Corpus Christi, who passed away on | ||
| December 9, 2020, at the age of 81; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The daughter of Alfredo and Petra Laurel, the former | ||
| Elsa Laurel was born in Oilton on December 29, 1938; she grew up | ||
| with seven brothers, Nolberto, Eduardo, Alfredo, Policarpio, | ||
| Rumaldo, Abelardo, and Rodolfo, and four sisters, Edna, Evelia, | ||
| Elvia, and Elia; she picked cotton at a young age and always had a | ||
| strong work ethic; after living in California and Kansas, she | ||
| settled in Corpus Christi; she married the love of her life, Edmundo | ||
| Hernandez, in Mirando, and they became the parents of five | ||
| children, Rene, Juan, Linda, Ambrosio, and Corina; they also raised | ||
| one of their 14 grandchildren, Claudia, and their treasured family | ||
| later grew to include 10 great-grandchildren and 8 | ||
| great-great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mrs. Hernandez loved preparing meals for her | ||
| family, and with her culinary knowledge and engaging personality, | ||
| she eventually embarked on a rewarding career as a restaurant | ||
| owner; Crystal Palace became very popular, and she later ran the | ||
| Agnes Café for 13 years with great success; in her leisure hours, | ||
| she enjoyed travel and large gatherings, and she especially | ||
| treasured special moments with the little ones in her family; she | ||
| was firm yet generous and always stood ready to help a relative or | ||
| friend in need; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Elsa Hernandez is deeply missed, those who | ||
| held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she | ||
| brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Elsa Laurel Hernandez | ||
| and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; 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 Elsa L. | ||
| Hernandez. | ||
| Herrero | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
