SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
In Memory
of
Nestor Garza Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Nestor Garza Jr., who died
February 15, 2018, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Nestor Garza was an exemplary citizen who was
respected and admired in his community for his hard work and his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Born in El Capote, Mr. Garza grew up and spent his
life in Pharr; he and his beloved wife, Esperanza P. Garza,
married on November 27, 1955, and they enjoyed 62 years of
marriage together; he was a longtime member of Saint Anne, Mother
of Mary Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garza was a steadfast believer in the importance
of education and did everything within his power to ensure that his
children, Nestor Garza III, Raul Garza, Maricela Cortez, Graciela
Vela, and Roberto Garza, were able to meet their educational goals;
his 14 grandchildren and his great-granddaughter were a source of
much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Nestor Garza Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Nestor Garza Jr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate