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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.