83R27954 JWI-D

By: Longoria H.R. No. 2216

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Throughout her 91 years, Ernestina Esquivel Cavada of Corpus Christi has greatly enriched the lives of her family and friends with her kindness, wisdom, and generosity; and

WHEREAS, Born to Marcelino and Maria Del Refugio Esquivel on October 16, 1921, the former Ernestina Esquivel was raised in La Joya, the only daughter in a family that included five sons; her mother passed away when she was 10 years old, and Mrs. Cavada subsequently helped raise her brothers while continuing to excel in her studies; she graduated as valedictorian of her class at La Joya High School in 1940; and

WHEREAS, The following year, she married Ruben D. Cavada, and the couple moved across the country in support of her husband's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II; they later settled in Corpus Christi and became the proud parents of three children, Armando, Abel, and Alicia; with the passing years, Mrs. Cavada has delighted in welcoming into her family 11 grandchildren, all of whom have college degrees, and 13 great-grandchildren; Mrs. Cavada's life has been centered around her Catholic faith, her determined focus on education, and her loved ones, who are paying special tribute to this esteemed Texan at the 2013 Esquivel Family Reunion; and

WHEREAS, Ernestina Esquivel Cavada may reflect with great satisfaction on a lifetime of achievement, and it is a pleasure to join her friends and family in reminding her of the high regard in which she is held by all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Ernestina Esquivel Cavada on 91 years of life well lived and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Cavada as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.