H.R. No. 2051
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Maria Refugia Cantu of Charlotte, who passed away on September
18, 2020, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Eulalio Garza and Eva Ybarra Garza,
Maria "Cuca" Cantu was born on July 4, 1954, in Charlotte and grew
up with six siblings, Pedro, Marcos, Lucy, Martha, Patty, and
Victoria; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Cantu was a dedicated
member of the Charlotte Independent School District board of
trustees for more than 18 years, serving from 1998 to 2016; she held
a number of leadership positions over the course of her tenure,
including the office of board president; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Cantu enjoyed the love and
support of her husband, Jesus, with whom she shared 45 years of
marriage before his passing; she took great pride in her children,
Jesus, Richard, Elizabeth, and Angela, and with the passing years,
she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four
grandchildren, Tony, Tyler, Roque, and Jessica, and two
great-grandchildren, Jezzlyn and Adelina; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family and her community, Cuca
Cantu made a meaningful difference in the lives of her loved ones
and fellow citizens alike, and her contributions will be fondly
remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Maria Refugia Cantu
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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 Cuca Cantu.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2051 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House