SR503 - In memory of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales of Benavides.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503       In Memory   of   Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales, who died   April 7, 2025, at the age of 96; and          WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Benavides, Lydia was born   on February 19, 1929, as the second of seven children born to   Crescencio and Velia Oliveira; and          WHEREAS, Lydia shared 54 years of marriage with F. H.   "Tocho" Canales Sr., her beloved late husband, and they were   blessed with three children, Lille Annell Canales, F. H. Canales   Jr., and Juan Antonio Canales, and their dear family friend, Mary   Alice Palomino, who were each a source of great pride and joy in   their lives; and          WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Lydia was well known and   respected in her community for her dedication to many local   organizations and for her amiability toward everyone; she was   involved with the Parent Teacher Association and school board for   her children's schools for many years, and her public service   included serving as a county election judge and 25 years as chair   of the Duval County Historical Commission; and          WHEREAS, Above all, Lydia cherished sharing quality time   with her loved ones, and she found great fulfillment in cooking,   creating arts and crafts, and planning celebrations for her   family; she treasured holiday festivities, camping trips, and   any time spent together with her children, siblings, cousins, and   many other special relatives, and her three grandchildren   enriched her life immeasurably; and          WHEREAS, A woman of warmth, generosity, and strength,   Lydia gave unselfishly to others, and she leaves behind memories   that will be treasured forever by her loving family and 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 Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales; 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 Lydia Canales.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 7, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate