In memory of Manuela Garza Sanchez.

89(R) SR 430 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 430

In Memory

of

Manuela Garza Sanchez

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

commemorates the life of Manuela Garza Sanchez, who died February

11, 2025, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Born to Victorino and Francisca Garza on July 3,

1936, Manuela was a beloved matriarch and a treasured member of

the Robstown community; and

WHEREAS, This gracious and resilient woman was guided in

life by her unwavering spiritual devotion, and she found solace

and strength as a longtime parishioner of Saint Anthony Catholic

Church; for more than 30 years, she provided exemplary care and

comfort to countless individuals as a nurse's aid and licensed

vocational nurse at Riverside Hospital and Doctors Regional

Hospital in Corpus Christi; and

WHEREAS, Manuela was a loving mother of eight children, and

she was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren,

and three great-great-grandchildren who enriched her life

immeasurably; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her many talents, Manuela was a gifted

seamstress and craftswoman who found peace in reading and joy in

being in her kitchen; she was a legendary cook, and she expressed

her love for friends and family through the many delicious meals,

tamales, and carrot cakes she shared with them; and

WHEREAS, Manuela Garza Sanchez was a woman of boundless

compassion, warmth, and generosity, and she leaves behind

memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged

to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved

family of Manuela Garza Sanchez; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas

Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in

memory of Manuela Garza Sanchez.

Hinojosa of Hidalgo

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 24, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate