88R28751 KSM-D
 
  By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 578
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of a compassionate and dedicated educator
  ended far too soon with the passing of Eva Mireles of Uvalde on May
  24, 2022, at the age of 44; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on March 17, 1978, Eva Mireles was the
  daughter of Paula Mireles and the stepdaughter of Santiago Moreno,
  and she grew up with two sisters, Maggie and Sandra; she graduated
  from Eagle Pass High School in 1996, before enrolling at Sul Ross
  State University and obtaining her bachelor's degree in
  interdisciplinary studies in 2003; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Mireles held a special education certification,
  and throughout her nearly 17-year career, she was passionate about
  providing a quality education to students of all abilities; as a
  fourth grade teacher, she went above and beyond to ensure the
  happiness and well-being of her students, and along the way, she
  earned the heartfelt gratitude of many families in her community;
  she found immense fulfillment in helping her students succeed and
  was always proud to see them graduate; and
         WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family, Ms. Mireles was the
  beloved wife of Ruben Ruiz Jr., and they were blessed with a
  daughter, Adalynn; her favorite hobbies included CrossFit, hiking,
  and karaoke, as well as spending time with her dog, Kane; with her
  contagious smile and lively personality, she made every gathering
  all the more fun for everyone; and
         WHEREAS, Eva Mireles is profoundly missed by the many people
  she left behind, and they will forever treasure their memories of
  her kindness, her exuberance, and her devotion to her family and to
  her students; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Eva Mireles and extend heartfelt
  condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Ruben Ruiz
  Jr.; to her daughter, Adalynn C. Ruiz; to her mother, Paula Mireles,
  and her stepfather, Santiago Moreno; to her sisters, Maggie Mireles
  Thomas and Sandra Sanders; to her mother-in-law, Cynthia Garza; to
  her aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and to the countless others
  in Uvalde and beyond who mourn her passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Eva Mireles.