85R9159 BK-D
By: Nevárez H.R. No. 775
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues in the Iraan
community suffered an immeasurable loss with the tragic death of
Elizabeth Castaneda Pope on December 3, 2016, at the age of 52; and
WHEREAS, Born in Midland to Alejandro and Maria Antonia
Castaneda, the former Liz Castaneda attended school in the
Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District; she went on to share a
loving relationship with her husband, Victor Pope, and was deeply
devoted to her two children, Quincy and Victoria, and three
grandchildren, Avey, Amya, and Xander; and
WHEREAS, Vivacious and full of energy, Ms. Pope remained a
loyal and active supporter of her alma mater; in addition to serving
as an educator, she found great joy and fulfillment in her work as
booster club president and as a sponsor of the Iraan Bravettes
cheerleading team, and her passion for volunteering also led her to
become a development teacher for community youth; she was steadfast
in her faith and an active member of her church; and
WHEREAS, A woman whose smile and laughter brightened the days
of all those around her, Liz Pope radiated love and kindness, and
she will forever be a source of inspiration to the many people who
held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Elizabeth Castaneda
Pope and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her family:
to her husband, Victor Pope; to her children, Quincy Pope and
Victoria Elyse Pope; to her grandchildren, Avey, Amya, and Xander
Pope; to her mother, Maria Antonia Castaneda; to her siblings,
Alejandro Castaneda Jr. and his wife, Letti, Sylvia Baldwin and her
husband, David, Sammy Castaneda and his wife, Elida, Betty Gonzales
and her husband, Freddie, Mary Coffelt and her husband, Mike,
Christina Garlock and her husband, Steve, Cathy Green and her
husband, Scott, Elvera Carter and her husband, Jerry, and Scott
Castaneda; and to her other relatives and numerous 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 Liz Pope.