H.R. No. 1060
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Maria Adela Saenz of
Donna were deeply saddened by her death on March 27, 2023, at the
age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Maria Saenz was born to Didaco and Rafaela
Villarreal on May 29, 1945, and she grew up in Edinburg with eight
siblings, Rebecca, Dora, Zeferino, Roberto, Guadalupe Bertha,
Paula, Amada, and Gregoria; and
WHEREAS, On April 24, 1966, this beloved woman married
Gilberto Saenz; Mrs. Saenz was a devoted mother to her four
children, Sarah, Homer, Gilbert, and Nadia, and with the passing
years, she had the privilege of welcoming into her family 10
grandchildren, Jamie, Meriah, J. J., Sydney, Noelle, Gilbert,
David, Sophia, Noah, and Caleb, and a great-grandchild, Eric; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her warmth, dedication, and strength of
character, Maria Saenz brightened the world for all who knew her,
and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Adela Saenz
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Judge Gilberto Saenz; to her children, Sarah Pena, Homer
Saenz, and Nadia Medrano; to her grandchildren, Jamie, Meriah, and
J. J. Pena, Sydney, Noelle, Gilbert, David, and Sophia Saenz, and
Noah and Caleb Medrano; to her great-grandchild, Eric; to her
sisters, Rebecca Oliveros and Dora Villarreal; and to her other
relatives and friends; 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 Maria
Saenz.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1060 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 20, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House