R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Ofilia Lopez de la Garza on March 19, 1-2 1995, at the age of 79, brought a great loss to the family and many 1-3 friends of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. de la Garza was born May 18, 1915, in Lopeno, 1-5 Texas, and was descended from the early settlers of Zapata County; 1-6 as a young woman, she wed Alfredo de la Garza, and the couple 1-7 enjoyed a happy and rewarding union that was blessed with 10 1-8 children and that spanned more than four decades until her 1-9 husband's passing in 1981; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Well known throughout the community of Alton, 1-11 Mrs. de la Garza was the proprietress of a local grocery store 1-12 there for nearly 30 years and served as an outstanding role model 1-13 for the members of her family, having helped all of her children to 1-14 strive toward achieving their highest potential; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. de la Garza was a devoted 1-16 family member and a loyal friend and neighbor who always made time 1-17 in her busy day to offer fellowship to others; her love and support 1-18 guided her family and friends through life's endeavors and 1-19 continues to inspire all who were privileged to know her; and 1-20 WHEREAS, During her lifetime, Ofilia Lopez de la Garza 1-21 touched the lives of many people, and as the second anniversary of 1-22 her death approaches, it is indeed appropriate that we reflect on 1-23 this fine woman's life; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ofilia Lopez 2-2 de la Garza and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her 2-3 family: to her daughters, Maria Elena Diaz, Ester Vela, and Lydia 2-4 Sosa; to her sons, Dr. Blas de la Garza, Alfredo de la Garza, Jr., 2-5 Antonio de la Garza, and Alberto de la Garza; to her brothers, 2-6 Raul Lopez, Alberto Lopez, and Lauro Lopez; to her sisters, Petra 2-7 Rodriguez, Delia Ponce, Eva Sanchez, and Primitiva Mandujano; to 2-8 her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her many other 2-9 friends and relatives; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Ofilia Lopez de la Garza. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 437 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 20, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House