SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 581
In Memory
of
Sigifredo Garcia Palacios
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sigifredo Garcia Palacios, who died
March 9, 2019, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Sigifredo Palacios was born on March 31, 1937, in
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, to Carlos Garcia de la Garza and Maria
Antonia Palacios; he studied at Colegio Mexico before earning a
degree in accounting from Academia Tamaulipas in 1952; and
WHEREAS, He began his professional career as an accountant
with Algodonera Tamaulipeca before taking a job as an immigration
agent with the Oficina de Poblacion de Matamoros, where he
remained for more than 20 years; in 1977, he started a trucking
business with only four trailer trucks; and
WHEREAS, That company grew to become one of the largest
transportation enterprises in the region, and his leadership was
recognized when he was chosen to serve as president of the Matamoros
delegation of the Camara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Rosa Nelly Martinez, were
blessed with four children, Carlos, Sigifredo, Mario Alberto, and
Rosendo Sergio, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured 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 Sigifredo Garcia Palacios; 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 Sigifredo Garcia Palacios.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate