SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1191
In Memory
of
Angelina G. Garcia
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of longtime educator Angelina G. Garcia,
who died March 24, 2011, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Angelina was born in Laredo to Juan and Angelina
Gomez on November 2, 1941; she graduated from Saint Augustine
Catholic School in 1960 as valedictorian of her class; she
married Miguel R. Garcia on August 6, 1961; and
WHEREAS, She earned a bachelor of arts degree in education
and a master's degree in English from The University of Texas at
Austin; during her 44-year career as an educator, she taught
first grade through seventh grade and worked tirelessly to help
her students achieve their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Garcia was an exceptionally dedicated
teacher who valued education second only to her family; her
passion for teaching and her strong belief in its benefits left a
lasting impression on thousands of students and inspired all who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, Angelina Garcia was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by her family, her many friends, and the
countless young people whose lives she touched; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Angelina G. Garcia: her husband, Miguel R. Garcia; her
children, Sara Gallardo, Ana Garcia-McNeill, and John Michael
Garcia; her mother, Angelina G. Gomez; her sister, Rosa Elia
Luna; her brother, Juan Manual Gomez; and her grandchildren,
Laura and Mark Gallardo, John and Jake McNeill, and Tiffany
Garcia; 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 Angelina G. Garcia.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate