SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 803
In Memory
of
Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with
the passing of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez of Mission on October
28, 2014, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The former Lupe Sauceda was born in Mission on
December 12, 1925, to Tomas and Paula Sauceda, and she grew up
with the companionship of four brothers and three sisters; on
October 2, 1941, she exchanged the vows of matrimony with
Gilberto Sanchez, with whom she enjoyed a fulfilling marriage
until his passing; over the years, the couple became the parents
of six children, Herminia, Evangelina, Elena, Gilberto, Roel,
and the late Josefina, and their treasured family later grew to
include two additional generations; and
WHEREAS, Lupe Sanchez and her husband established the
produce trucking company Sanchez Brothers in 1947, and their work
took them all across Texas, as well as to Indiana, Michigan, and
California; Mrs. Sanchez wore many hats in support of the
enterprise, serving as bookkeeper, field worker, recruiter,
cook, and babysitter; and
WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Mrs. Sanchez enjoyed
gardening, traveling, and shopping at garage sales; above all,
she delighted in the company of her loved ones, and she instilled
in her family the important values of faith, education, and hard
work; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, memories of
this beloved woman will be forever cherished by those who were
fortunate enough to share in the richness of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Guadalupe
Sauceda Sanchez and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her children, Herminia Wilson and her husband,
Jack, Evangelina Sotelo and her husband, Ramon, Elena Rodriguez
and her husband, Reyes, Gilberto Sanchez Jr. and his wife,
Audelia, and Roel Sanchez and his wife, Sylvia; to her brother,
Feliciano Sauceda; to her sisters, San Juana Vasquez and Antonia
Rodriguez; to her 16 grandchildren and her 26
great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 13, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate