81R13008 JNC-D By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1131 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of Esther L. Garza, who passed away on February 17, 2008, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, Born on November 17, 1929, in Henrietta, Mrs. Garza found great joy in her treasured family; she shared many years with her husband, Hector, and was devoted to her children, Hector L. Garza and Sylvia Collazo; she also enjoyed doting on her grandchildren, Brandon, Cristina, Lauren, and Hector; and WHEREAS, This capable and caring woman enriched the lives of many during her journey on this earth, and her memory will be forever cherished by those who were privileged to share in the warmth of her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Esther L. Garza and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Hector E. Garza; to her son, Hector L. Garza, and his wife, Ora; to her daughter, Sylvia Collazo, and her husband, Leandro Collazo, Jr.; to her grandchildren, Brandon Garza, Cristina Collazo, Lauren Collazo, and Hector T. Garza; to her siblings, Consuelo Garcia, Elvira Lopez, Antonio Lopez and his wife, Luz, Rosa Valera, Ofelia Moreno, and Maria Alicia Lopez; and to her other relatives and many 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 Esther L. Garza.