H.R. No. 110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Norma Linda Martinez Gallegos of Brownsville on October
29, 2014, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Tomasa and Raul Martinez, the former
Norma Martinez was born in Brownsville in June 1944; she graduated
from Brownsville High School in 1963 and went on to build a 27-year
career as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, and
facilitator before retiring in 2000 to dedicate more time to her
family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gallegos was a devoted wife to her husband of
46 years, Ruben Gallegos, and the proud mother of two children,
Ruben and Norma Linda; she adored her two grandsons and enjoyed
attending and hosting family gatherings, visiting Las Vegas, and
listening to the music of Elvis Presley; a woman of strong religious
convictions as well, she was a valued member of the community of
faith at St. Mary's Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Norma Gallegos inspired those around her with her
courage, kindness, and optimism, and although she is deeply missed,
the loved ones she leaves behind will long remember her with great
tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature pay tribute to the life of Norma Linda Martinez
Gallegos and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Dr. Ruben Gallegos; to her children, Ruben
Gallegos Jr. and his wife, Lisa, and Dr. Norma Linda
Gallegos-Flores and her husband, Art; to her grandsons, Ruben
Gallegos III and Raul Alfonso Gallegos; to her sisters, Yolanda
Garza and her husband, Lupe, and Sylvia Gomez and her husband,
Rolando; to her brother, Raul Martinez Jr. and his wife, Jeannie;
and to her other friends and relatives, including Dr. Manuel and
Raquel Gomez, Eddie and Elida Martinez, Lupe and Odilia Gonzalez,
Saul and Irma Villarreal, Juan and Rosie Gonzalez, David and Janie
Majors, Luis and Diana Liendo, and Jesse and Delma Gallegos; 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 Norma Linda
Martinez Gallegos.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 110 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House