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