| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
|
|
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
|
|
passing of Noe T. Loya Sr. of Raymondville on May 18, 2025, at the |
|
|
age of 83; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The son of Julia and Calistro Loya, Noe Loya was born |
|
|
on August 18, 1941, and he grew up in Willamar with the |
|
|
companionship of five brothers and a sister; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Loya operated his |
|
|
own business for more than 44 years, and he also earned a reputation |
|
|
as a skilled welder and farmer; one of his proudest accomplishments |
|
|
was helping to restore the historic Los Ebanos Ferry; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Loya served as Willacy |
|
|
County Commissioner from 1997 to 2008, and he worked tirelessly to |
|
|
improve opportunities and resources for county residents; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, In 1964, Mr. Loya married Dora Gomez, and they |
|
|
raised four children, Sam, Sandra, Noe, and Chris; over the years, |
|
|
their treasured family grew to include eight grandchildren and |
|
|
seven great-grandchildren; above all else, he cherished time spent |
|
|
with his loved ones and with the many friends he made over the |
|
|
years; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Noe Loya lived a life that was rich in personal and |
|
|
professional achievements, and those who were privileged to share |
|
|
in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their |
|
|
hearts; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
|
|
hereby pay tribute to the life of Noe T. Loya Sr. and extend sincere |
|
|
sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Sam Loya, |
|
|
Sandra Loya, Noe Loya Jr., and Chris Garcia; to his sister, Linda |
|
|
Guzman; to his granddaughters, Daryl, Dori, Karisa, Nisa, Lea, |
|
|
Carolina, Elizabeth, and Cecilia; to his great-grandchildren, |
|
|
Kyle, Austin, Castin, Skylar, Celia, Eden, and Elias; and to his |
|
|
many other relatives and friends; 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 Noe Loya Sr. |