H.R. No. 1989
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close on
March 29, 2015, with the passing of Celestina Lopez Navarro of
Corpus Christi at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The former Celestina Lopez, affectionately known as
Sally, was born on April 16, 1938, to Manuel and Manuela Lopez; she
shared 46 years with her husband, Tony, and the couple were blessed
with two daughters, Melissa and Belinda; as her family grew, she
enjoyed many treasured moments with her six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Navarro was a valued congregant of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church, where she served as a CCD teacher, a Eucharistic
minister, and a vibrant singer in the choir; she also volunteered
her time with the social services office, helping with donations
and the preparation of food baskets; and
WHEREAS, Although Celestina Navarro is deeply missed,
memories of her strong faith and devotion to her family remain to
comfort and inspire those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Celestina Lopez
Navarro and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Antonio N. Navarro; to her daughters,
Melissa Garza and her husband, Rudy, and Belinda Meza and her
husband, Michael; to her grandchildren, Renee Jardine and her
husband, Eric, Rudi and Marissa Garza, Jonathan Garcia and his
wife, Jessica, and Kirstin and Katelynn Meza; to her
great-grandsons, Ryder, Jameson, and Jon Michael; to her brother,
Ventura Lopez, and his wife, Margarita; and to her other relatives
and 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 Celestina
Navarro.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1989 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House