SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 543
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss, who died
  January 4, 2014, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, Tencha Sloss was an exemplary citizen who was
  widely admired in her community for her volunteer efforts in the
  public schools and her leadership in the local arts scene; and
         WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Brownsville, Mrs. Sloss
  worked as a reporter for the Brownsville Herald as a young woman;
  her passion in life was art and art expression, and she was active
  in local Democratic Party politics; and
         WHEREAS, Her work with the arts community included serving
  for many years as a volunteer with the Brownsville Art League and
  as the administrative director of the Brownsville Museum of Fine
  Art; she served as a CARE partner for more than a decade at
  Clearwater and Ortiz Elementary Schools; and
         WHEREAS, She was the matriarch of her large and loving
  extended family, and her wisdom, her compassion for others, and
  her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
  forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she
  leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
  family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss; 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 Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 13, 2015, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate