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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close |
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with the passing of Olga Valls of Corpus Christi on April 11, 2022, |
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at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Manuela Arredondo, Olga Valls was |
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born on October 17, 1940, in Alice, where she spent her childhood, |
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and she grew up sharing in the companionship of three siblings, Joe, |
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Aurora, and Jesus; she moved to Corpus Christi after meeting the |
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love of her life, Luis Angel Valls, and the couple went on to share a |
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richly rewarding marriage that spanned 64 years; together they |
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raised four sons, Robert, Richard, John, and Rodney, and as the |
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years passed, they were further blessed with four grandchildren, |
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Ashley, Kevin, Mia, and J.J., and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt |
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and Kensley; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Valls took a job with Dillard's Department |
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Store in 1973, embarking on a long and successful career with the |
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company; she was an exceptional employee, frequently earning |
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recognition as a top salesperson, and she was an invaluable member |
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of the Dillard's Dusters softball team; she was also a championship |
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bowler, and she enjoyed antique shopping, crafting, and traveling |
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with her husband during her retirement; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her warm and generous nature, delightful |
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sense of humor, and joyous zest for life, Olga Valls brightened the |
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world for all who knew her, and she will forever hold a treasured |
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place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Olga Valls and extend |
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sincere condolences to her family and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Olga Valls. |