88S31368 BK-D
 
  By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 191
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Lydia T. Rocha of Del Rio on October 8, 2023, at the age
  of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on January 11, 1944, Lydia Rocha was
  the daughter of Guadalupe Torres Sr. and Maria de Jesus Torres, and
  she grew up in a large family; after graduating from Del Rio High
  School in 1962, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary
  education from Texas Woman's University; later in life, she
  received a master's degree from Texas A&I University and multiple
  certifications from Sul Ross State University; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Rocha went on to serve as a teacher and
  administrator in the Del Rio school system; as a reading
  specialist, she shared her passion for reading with countless
  students during her time in the classroom; she ultimately concluded
  her career as an assistant principal after 41 years in education;
  along the way, she impacted the lives of many young people and
  always sought to support the teachers and staff who worked
  alongside her; she was a longtime member of the professional
  teacher organization Delta Kappa Gamma; in retirement, she traveled
  the world, visiting Hawaii, Alaska, and New York as well as Mexico
  and several countries in Europe; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Rocha cherished her family; in
  1966, she married Hector Rocha, and the couple shared a fulfilling
  relationship until his passing; she was a caring and devoted mother
  to her six children, Cynthia, Hector, Bianca, Roberto, Bonnie, and
  Monique, and she supported each of them in all of their endeavors;
  with the passing years, she became the beloved matriarch of a fine
  family that grew to include nine grandchildren, Ramiro, Luis
  Gabriel, Hector Manuel, Valerie, Andrea Renee, Adrian Elias,
  Fernando, Adrian Francisco, and Noah Robert, and five
  great-grandchildren, Anaya Reese, Ayden, Adela, Santiago Adriel,
  and Sofia Marie; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Rocha was sustained throughout her life by her
  strong faith; a valued congregant of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
  she volunteered as a catechist and was active with various prayer
  groups, such as Grupo Renovación and the Catholic Woman's
  Organization; and
         WHEREAS, Lydia T. Rocha earned the lasting respect and
  admiration of all who were privileged to know her, and she will
  forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of her loved ones and
  friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Lydia T. Rocha and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn her
  passing; 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 Lydia
  Rocha.