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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of Xavier James Lopez of |
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Uvalde will forever cherish their memories of this vibrant and |
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beloved young boy, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez was born in Uvalde on March 12, 2012, to |
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Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of his siblings, Jose Mata, Jermya Lopez, and little |
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brother Justan Lopez; he also enjoyed the affection of an extended |
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family that included his niece, Katalina Mata, along with numerous |
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aunts and uncles, and he was preceded in death by his grandfather, |
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Benito Martinez Sr.; and |
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WHEREAS, Active and energetic, Xavier was known for his |
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impressive sense of style and his penchant for dancing to Colombian |
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rhythms; he enjoyed performing for the camera, and he was blessed |
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with a fun-loving, lighthearted personality and a smile that could |
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brighten anyone's day; he was also fond of art class at school, |
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where he had recently made the honor roll, and he was discovering |
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his passion for baseball as a member of his team, the Blue Jays; and |
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WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez brought joy to his loved ones through |
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his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and he will |
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forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be |
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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 memory of Xavier James Lopez |
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and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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parents, Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez; to his grandparents, |
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Leonard and Amelia Sandoval; to his siblings, Jose Mata and his |
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wife, Angel Marie, Jermya Lopez, and Justan Lopez; to his niece, |
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Katalina Mata; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond who |
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mourn his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Xavier |
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Lopez. |
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King of Uvalde |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1376 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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