Bill Text: TX HR1376 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Xavier James Lopez of Uvalde.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-02 - Reported enrolled [HR1376 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1376-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1376 |
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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; | ||
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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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
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 House of | ||
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Xavier | ||
Lopez. | ||
King of Uvalde | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1376 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||