SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 509
In Memory
of
Odilia Gallegos Gonzales
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales, who
died December 31, 2017, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Odie Gonzales was born on August 27, 1945, in El
Ranchito, to Maria Rodriguez and Alfonso Gallegos, and she grew
up in Brownsville with her eight siblings; she became a proud
1963 graduate of Brownsville High School, and she was dedicated
to making her class reunions enjoyable and successful events;
WHEREAS, She married Guadalupe Gonzales Jr. in 1965, and
the couple was blessed with four children, Christie, Vicente,
Alejandro, and Guadalupe; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a member of Saint Eugene Catholic Church,
where she served as a worship leader; she also served for seven
years as secretary for the South Central Region, District 126
Chapter of Serra International, and she played an important role
in the organization's support of vocations to the ministerial
priesthood in the Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, She was a woman of wisdom, kindness, and warmth,
and her generous spirit was inspirational to all who were
privileged to share in her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Odilia
Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of admiration for a life well lived
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Odie Gonzales.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate