SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
	In Memory
	of
	Xavier J. Lopez
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Xavier James Lopez of
	Uvalde will forever cherish their memories of this vibrant and
	beloved young boy, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of
	10; and
	WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez was born in Uvalde on March 12, 2012,
	to Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez, and he grew up with the
	companionship of his siblings, Jose Mata, Jermya Lopez, and
	little brother Justan Lopez; he also enjoyed the affection of an
	extended family that included his niece, Katalina Mata, along
	with numerous aunts and uncles, and he was preceded in death by
	his grandfather, Benito Martinez Sr.; and
	WHEREAS, Active and energetic, Xavier was known for his
	impressive sense of style and his penchant for dancing to
	Colombian rhythms; he enjoyed performing for the camera, and he
	was blessed with a fun-loving, lighthearted personality and a
	smile that could brighten anyone's day; he was also fond of art
	class at school, where he had recently made the honor roll, and he
	was discovering his passion for baseball as a member of his team,
	the Blue Jays; and
	WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez brought joy to his loved ones through
	his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and he will
	forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Xavier James
	Lopez and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
	family:  to his parents, Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez; to his
	grandparents, Leonard and Amelia Sandoval; to his siblings, Jose
	Mata and his wife, Angel Marie, Jermya Lopez, and Justan Lopez;
	to his niece, Katalina Mata; and to the countless others in
	Uvalde and beyond who mourn his passing; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Xavier Lopez.
	Gutierrez
	Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
	Bettencourt Huffman Parker
	Birdwell Hughes Paxton
	Blanco Johnson Perry
	Campbell King Schwertner
	Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
	Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
	Flores Menéndez West
	Hall Middleton Whitmire
	Hancock Miles Zaffirini
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate