HR204 - In memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown.

      H.R. No. 204       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Santos   Saenz Alvarado of Robstown, who passed away on February 1, 2025, at   the age of 90; and          WHEREAS, Born on July 12, 1934, in Victoria, to Celso Cantu   Saenz and Rosa Montes Saenz, Santos Saenz grew up with the   companionship of six siblings, Lupe, Velso, Roberto, Delfina,   Josie, and Mary; she married Jose Guadalupe Alvarado, and they were   blessed with seven children, Jose, Albert, Linda, Cynthia, Edward,   David, and Elizabeth; and          WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Mrs. Alvarado served as a   substitute teacher in the Robstown Independent School District,   where she nurtured her students with patience and kindness; prior   to working in education, she was a sales clerk at Leshin's for over   20 years; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Alvarado enjoyed making crafts, especially   rosaries; in addition to designing jewelry, sewing, and creating   gifts, she also liked selling Avon and Mary Kay products, playing   bingo with friends, and sharing stories with her loved ones at the   dinner table; a woman of deep faith, she was a member of St. Anthony   Catholic Church in Robstown; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Santos Alvarado brings great   sadness to her family and friends, her warmth, wisdom, and   generosity will long be remembered by all those who were fortunate   enough to know her; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Santos Saenz   Alvarado and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:   to her children, Albert Alvarado, Linda De La Cruz, Cynthia   Alvarado, Edward Alvarado, David Alvarado, and Elizabeth Flores; to   her siblings, Velso Saenz Jr., Roberto Saenz, Delfina Cavazos,   Josie Guerrero, and Mary Saenz; to her 20 grandchildren, 50   great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; and to her   many other relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Santos   Alvarado.     Villalobos     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 204 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House