87S30785 TBO-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 97
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Angelita Perez Garza of Corpus Christi, who passed away on
  January 17, 2020, at the age of 92; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Jesus and Maria Perez, Angelita
  Perez was born on January 9, 1928, and she grew up with two
  siblings, Tiburcio and Maria Anita; she was a loving wife to Jose
  Valdemar Garza and a devoted mother to her 11 children, Isabel,
  Lupe, Richard, Jose, Abelardo, Roland, Rene, Johnny, Deborah Ann,
  Daniel, and the late Belinda I. Garza; with the passing years, she
  was further blessed with 31 grandchildren and 49
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Following the sudden death of her husband in 1974,
  Ms. Garza became the sole provider for her family, working long
  hours seven days a week as a maid for prominent local businessmen
  and politicians, including former Governor Ann Richards; through
  her example and her teaching, she instilled in her children the
  values of discipline, loyalty, respect, love of family, service to
  others, and a deep religious faith; and
         WHEREAS, Inspired by her Lipan Apache heritage to help fellow
  community members in need, Ms. Garza contributed her time and
  talents to the Memorial Hospital Senior Volunteer Program and
  Senior Community Services; she was also a member of the Sacred Heart
  Society at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gregory, Texas,
  and the Diocese of Corpus Christi; in addition, she greatly enjoyed
  folklorico dancing; and
         WHEREAS, Courageous, steadfast, and generous, Angelita Garza
  lived a caring and purposeful life centered around her family and
  her community, and those who held her dear will forever remember the
  warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Angelita Perez Garza and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
  members of her family: to her children, Isabel Lueckemeyer, Lupe
  Garcia and her husband, Hector, Richard Ortega, Jose Garza Jr.,
  Abelardo Garza, Roland Perez Garza, Rene Garza and his wife, Maria,
  Johnny Garza, Deborah Ann Perez, and Daniel Garza; to her sister,
  Maria Anita Lozano; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
  and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Angelita
  Perez Garza.