84R8918 WG-D
By: Canales H.R. No. 797
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 family and friends
of Josephine Longoria of Edinburg, who passed away on January 8,
2015, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 29, 1956, to C. J. and Dorothy Dufour,
Jody Longoria grew up in Edinburg with three older sisters; she
attended St. Joseph's Catholic School as a young girl and later
graduated from Edinburg High School, where she was a member of the
school choir and volleyball team; she went on to earn a degree from
Texas A&I University before spending 17 years as a supervisor with
the Texas Department of Human Services; she eventually found her
true calling in the classroom, dedicating nearly two decades of her
life as a teacher at Johnny G. Economedes High School; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan frequently volunteered her time
with a number of worthwhile community organizations, including
local 4H and FFA clubs, the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, and
the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family, Mrs. Longoria enjoyed
34 years of rewarding marriage with her husband, Osvaldo; she was
the devoted mother of two sons, Justin and Kyle, and she later knew
the joy of welcoming a grandson, Luke, into her cherished family;
and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jody Longoria
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth,
optimism, and wonderful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Josephine Longoria
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Osvaldo Longoria Jr.; to her sons, Justin Longoria and his
wife, Glenda, and Kyle Longoria; to her grandson, Luke Longoria; to
her sisters, Laura Crist and her husband, Bobby, Norma Perez and her
husband, Ralph, and Adell Dufour; 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 Jody
Longoria.