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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 13, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate