H.R. No. 1388
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Uvalde lost two beloved residents with
the tragic passing of Irma Linda Garcia on May 24, 2022, at the age
of 48, and her husband, Jose Antonio Garcia, on May 26, 2022, at the
age of 50; and
WHEREAS, Irma and Joe Garcia formed a strong and lasting bond
of devotion during the 25 years they shared as husband and wife;
they were high school sweethearts who went on to exchange wedding
vows in Uvalde on June 28, 1997, and they took immense joy in
raising their four children, Lyliana, Alysandra, Cristian, and
Jose; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on December 11, 1973, Irma
Garcia was the daughter of Manuel Z. Lozano and Olga Salazar; she
grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Velma and Marissa,
and a brother, Marcus; after receiving her bachelor's degree in
interdisciplinary studies from Sul Ross State University in 1997,
she embarked on a 23-year career as an elementary teacher with the
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District; she found great
fulfillment in engaging with her students and helping to set them on
a path toward higher education; and
WHEREAS, Joe Garcia was born in Uvalde on April 18, 1972, and
was raised by his mother, Maria Garcia, along with his three
siblings, Armando, Maria, and Antonio; for more than three decades,
he was employed with H-E-B, where he rose from produce stocker to a
position in management; throughout his career, he was admired by
his colleagues for his work ethic and his drive to ensure that every
task was done the right way; and
WHEREAS, Irma and Joe Garcia shared an unwavering commitment
to their family, to their community, and to one another, and the
couple will forever remain a source of inspiration to all who were
fortunate enough to know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Irma Linda and Jose
Antonio Garcia and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of
their family: to their children, Lyliana Analise Garcia, Alysandra
Celeste Garcia, Cristian Antonio Garcia, and Jose Alejandro Garcia;
to Mrs. Garcia's father, Manuel Z. Lozano, and her siblings, Velma
Lisa Duran, Marissa Lozano, and Marcus Lozano; to Mr. Garcia's
siblings, Maria G. Esparza and Armando P. Garcia; to the couple's
other relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde
and beyond who mourn their passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Irma and
Joe Garcia.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1388 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House