H.R. No. 1373
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Eliahna Amyah Garcia of Uvalde
on May 24, 2022, at the age of nine, brought an incalculable loss to
the family and friends of this beloved young girl; and
WHEREAS, Eliahna Garcia was born in Uvalde on June 4, 2012, to
Steven and Jennifer Garcia; her cherished family included her four
sisters, Janelle, Adrianna, Viviana, and Adalyn, as well as her
grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Eliahna, who was affectionately known as "Ellie" to
her loved ones, was blessed with a kind heart and a vibrant,
cheerful spirit; she enjoyed dancing, playing basketball, and
riding her bicycle, and she was an enthusiastic fan of the film
Encanto; moreover, even though it was several years away, she had
already begun planning for her quinceañera party, and she had
dreams of becoming a cheerleader one day; and
WHEREAS, Through the love and laughter she shared, Eliahna
Garcia made the world a brighter place for everyone around her, and
time will never dim their memories of the joy she brought into their
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eliahna Amyah
Garcia and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
to her parents, Steven and Jennifer Garcia; to her sisters,
Janelle, Adrianna, Viviana, and Adalyn Garcia; to her grandparents,
Rogelio and Nelda Lugo and Arnulfo and Leticia Arizmendi; to her
other relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde
and beyond 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 Eliahna
Amyah Garcia.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1373 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House