SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 98
In Memory
of
Lucia Saldaña Palacios
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Edinburg in mourning the loss of Lucia Saldaña
Palacios, who died June 5, 2017, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Palacios was a beloved matriarch who
inspired those who knew her with her many acts of kindness, her
exquisite singing voice, and her deep and abiding faith; and
WHEREAS, Lucia Saldaña Palacios was born on February 25,
1926, in Kyle, Texas; she met the late Nicolas Palacios Sr. while
they were working together in a cotton field, and he immediately
professed his love for her; they eloped after Mr. Palacios heard
her sing at a church festival, and soon after their nuptials,
they settled in Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Palacios were blessed with 12
children, Fred Palacios, Teresa Leal, the late Nicolas Palacios
Jr., Juan Palacios, the late Ernesto Palacios, Janie Zamorano,
Olga Rodriguez, Rene Palacios, Mary Alice Palacios, Patricia
Garza, Julie Carcaño, and Toribio Palacios, and over the years,
the family has grown to include 61 grandchildren, 126
great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Palacios found immense joy in cooking for her
children and grandchildren, and she was an active parishioner at
Holy Family Catholic Church for almost 50 years; she was known
for singing beautiful prayers and rosaries, and she was a
longtime member of the Guadalupanas ministry; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great wisdom, warmth, and generosity,
Mrs. Palacios guided her family by loving spiritual example; she
was a cherished member of the community, and she will long be
remembered with great respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Lucia Saldaña Palacios; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Lucia Palacios.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate