88R28747 KSM-D
 
  By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 576
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Citizens of Uvalde lost two beloved residents with
  the tragic passing of Irma Linda Garcia on May 24, 2022, at the age
  of 48, and her husband, Jose Antonio Garcia, on May 26, 2022, at the
  age of 50; and
         WHEREAS, Irma and Joe Garcia formed a strong and lasting bond
  of devotion during the 25 years they shared as husband and wife;
  they were high school sweethearts who went on to exchange wedding
  vows in Uvalde on June 28, 1997, and they took immense joy in
  raising their four children, Lyliana, Alysandra, Cristian, and
  Jose; and
         WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on December 11, 1973, Irma
  Garcia was the daughter of Manuel Z. Lozano and Olga Salazar; she
  grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Velma and Marissa,
  and a brother, Marcus; after receiving her bachelor's degree in
  interdisciplinary studies from Sul Ross State University in 1997,
  she embarked on a 23-year career as an elementary teacher with the
  Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District; she found great
  fulfillment in engaging with her students and helping to set them on
  a path toward higher education; and
         WHEREAS, Joe Garcia was born in Uvalde on April 18, 1972, and
  was raised by his mother, Maria Garcia, along with his three
  siblings, Armando, Maria, and Antonio; for more than three decades,
  he was employed with H-E-B, where he rose from produce stocker to a
  position in management; throughout his career, he was admired by
  his colleagues for his work ethic and his drive to ensure that every
  task was done the right way; and
         WHEREAS, Irma and Joe Garcia shared an unwavering commitment
  to their family, to their community, and to one another, and the
  couple will forever remain a source of inspiration to all who were
  fortunate enough to know them; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the lives of Irma Linda and Jose Antonio
  Garcia and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of their
  family: to their children, Lyliana Analise Garcia, Alysandra
  Celeste Garcia, Cristian Antonio Garcia, and Jose Alejandro Garcia;
  to Mrs. Garcia's father, Manuel Z. Lozano, and her siblings, Velma
  Lisa Duran, Marissa Lozano, and Marcus Lozano; to Mr. Garcia's
  siblings, Maria G. Esparza and Armando P. Garcia; to the couple's
  other relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde
  and beyond who mourn their passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for their family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Irma and Joe Garcia.