Bill Text: TX SR236 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 236 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Bertha Champion Garza of Brownsville.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-14 - Reported enrolled [SR236 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR236-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 236


	In Memory
	of
	Bertha Champion Garza

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Bertha Champion
	Garza, who died May 8, 2010, at the age of 91; and
	WHEREAS, Bertha Champion Garza was an exceptional citizen
	who was widely admired in her community for her many
	achievements; and
	WHEREAS, She was born August 3, 1918, in Mercedes and moved
	to Brownsville at a young age; she married Reynaldo Garza at
	Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 9, 1943, and they shared 61
	years of love and devotion and were blessed with a large and
	loving family, who were a source of much pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Garza was a devout Catholic who practiced her
	faith in her daily life; she belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic
	Church and Saint Mary's Catholic Church and was an active member
	of the Altar and Rosary Society; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Garza participated in many community and
	civic activities, including the Pan American Round Table I, the
	Camille Lightner Playhouse, the Brownsville Art League, and the
	Serape Club; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
	gave generously to others, and her wisdom, graciousness, and
	valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
	and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
	her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Bertha Champion Garza: her sons and daughters-in-law,
	Reynaldo Garza, Jr., and his wife, Trudy, David and Diane Garza,
	and Ygnacio and Sylvia Garza; her daughters and son-in-law,
	Bertha Garza Elizondo and her husband, Gustavo, and Monica Garza;
	her sister, Theresa Champion; and her 12 grandchildren and five
	great-grandchildren; 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 Bertha Champion Garza.
	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 14, 2011,
		by a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate