HR262 - In memory of Azucena "Tena" Rodriguez Barrera of Robstown.

      H.R. No. 262       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Azucena Rodriguez Barrera of Robstown on January 28,   2025, at the age of 95; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Felix Rodriguez and Isabel Guajardo   Rodriguez, the former "Tena" Rodriguez was born in Robstown on   August 24, 1929; her parents instilled in her the values of faith,   perseverance, and hard work, and from an early age, she joined in   their endeavors at Goodridge Cleaners; she married the love of her   life, Gregorio "Gollo" Barrera, in January 1946, and they were   blessed with two treasured children, Rene and Hilda; a devoted   mother, she sewed clothes for her son and daughter, cooked   wonderful meals, and surrounded them with boundless affection; she   was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church; and          WHEREAS, When her offspring were older, Mrs. Barrera began   working alongside her husband at Pena's Café; they dreamed of   owning a restaurant themselves, and in 1978, they opened Barrera's   Fried Chicken in Robstown; she greeted everyone with a radiant   smile and remembered the favorite orders of the many loyal   regulars; gracious and elegant, she was always perfectly coiffed;   and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrera was dedicated above all to her family,   and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of   tremendous pride and joy; "Memo" attended all their school events   and celebrations, and she kept her pantry stocked with their   favorite snacks and her television tuned to their favorite shows;   while spending happy afternoons playing Lotería, she taught the   younger generations the beauty of the Spanish language and imparted   the same strong values of her youth; she and her husband shared a   fulfilling relationship until his passing; and          WHEREAS, Tena Barrera led a caring life that was rich in the   intangibles that matter most, and although she is deeply missed,   her loved ones will treasure her legacy of laughter, wisdom, and   unwavering devotion to family and faith; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Azucena Rodriguez   Barrera and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to   her children, Rene Barrera Sr. and his wife, Velma, and Hilda Salas;   to her sister, Norma Salinas; to her grandchildren, Rene Barrera   Jr., Dr. Mandy Barrera, Agustin Barrera, and Arturo Salas Jr.; to   her great-grandchildren, Agustin "AJ" Barrera, Jenna Barrera,   Rianna Barrera, Carlos Salas, and Sammy Salas; and to her other   relatives and friends; 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 Tena   Barrera.     Villalobos     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 262 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House