1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 290 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Cristina Cecilia Garcia 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Laredo in mourning the loss of Cristina "Cristy" Cecilia Garcia, 1-8 who died February 20, 1999, at the age of 31; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born April 22, 1967, in Laredo, Cristy studied ballet 1-10 for 12 years and attended United High School, where she served 1-11 as captain of the Larriates drill team; in 1985, she was crowned 1-12 Laredo's Princess Pocahontas and began attending Saint Mary's 1-13 University in San Antonio; and 1-14 WHEREAS, During her college years, Cristina committed much 1-15 of her time to helping children with serious physical ailments 1-16 and was active in fundraising; she served during the summers as 1-17 a counselor for children with life-threatening illnesses at Camp 1-18 Recovery in the Texas Hill Country; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Following her graduation, Cristina commenced 1-20 what would become a highly successful career in Hispanic-oriented 1-21 marketing and advertising; in 1991, she moved from San Antonio to 1-22 Dallas to work at KUVN-TV, where she worked in all aspects of 1-23 television production and appeared in several Univision-produced 1-24 commercials; and 2-1 WHEREAS, She subsequently moved to Los Angeles, and in 2-2 1993, she accepted a position at the Walt Disney Company, where 2-3 she oversaw Spanish and Portuguese language dubbing and subtitling 2-4 for such films as The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre 2-5 Dame, as well as for the international release of Bambi; she 2-6 supervised eight international film editors and music editors and 2-7 worked with the distributors; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Cristy returned to Texas at the onset of her 2-9 illness and became a team leader at ACTS Spiritual Retreats; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Remarkably courageous and inspirational, Cristy 2-11 was an exemplary young woman whose valor in the face of her illness 2-12 touched the lives of many; and 2-13 WHEREAS, In spite of her difficult battle, she consistently 2-14 manifested uncommon concern for others and was sensitive, generous, 2-15 caring, and befriending; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Highly talented, warmhearted, and intelligent, 2-17 Cristy was a source of strength and joy to those who knew her, and 2-18 she lived a life that was rich in friendships, love, and cherished 2-19 experiences; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Cristy was a devout Catholic and was a devoted 2-21 daughter, sister, and granddaughter, and she leaves behind memories 2-22 that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, 2-23 therefore, be it 2-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-25 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-26 bereaved family of Cristina Cecilia Garcia: her parents, Julio 3-1 and Rosario Garcia; her sister, Mrs. Leticia Lourdes Garcia Mata; 3-2 her brother, Julio A. Garcia, Jr.; her maternal grandmother, 3-3 Mrs. Esperanza Flores De Flores; and her numerous aunts, uncles, 3-4 and cousins; and, be it further 3-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-6 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-7 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-8 so in memory of Cristina Cecilia Garcia. 3-9 Zaffirini 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 President of the Senate 3-12 I hereby certify that the above 3-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-14 on February 25, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-15 ______________________________________ 3-16 Secretary of the Senate 3-17 ______________________________________ 3-18 Member, Texas Senate