88R28458 BK-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 1747
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Villarreal Salvo and her newborn son, Gabriel
Sebastian Salvo, have faced extraordinary medical challenges since
Mrs. Salvo developed life-threatening preeclampsia in December
2022, but with the support of her husband and Gabriel's father,
Michael Salvo, and other loved ones, they have demonstrated
inspiring grace and courage during this immensely difficult time;
and
WHEREAS, At 28 weeks pregnant, Mrs. Salvo was visiting family
in Corpus Christi when she was rushed to the hospital for emergency
medical treatment on December 29; after her blood pressure spiked
and her unborn son's heart rate decelerated, Mrs. Salvo was
expedited to surgery on the night of January 2, 2023; during an
emergency c-section, she gave birth to Gabriel, who weighed only 2
pounds, 4 ounces, and the newborn was immediately taken to the
hospital's neonatal intensive care unit; mother and son were
reunited 48 hours later, after Mrs. Salvo underwent multiple
operations and transfusions following the birth; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Salvo spent nearly two weeks in the hospital,
and Gabriel continues to require hospitalization; because the
family was in the process of moving to their new home in Round Rock
at the time, Mr. Salvo spent long hours driving back and forth
between Corpus Christi and Central Texas in the weeks following the
birth; and
WHEREAS, On April 19, Gabriel was transferred to Dell
Children's Medical Center in Austin, bringing him closer to the
family's new home, and he successfully underwent surgery on April
28; Mrs. Salvo is required to take medication daily to prevent
seizures or stroke, and both she and her husband have returned to
work to support the family and continue covering Gabriel's medical
expenses; and
WHEREAS, The Salvo family and their many loved ones are
hopeful that brighter days are ahead, and they may take comfort in
knowing that they are in the thoughts and prayers of all who have
heard their story; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby extend best wishes to Amanda Villarreal Salvo
and her newborn son, Gabriel Sebastian Salvo, as they continue on
the road to recovery and commend Mr. and Mrs. Salvo and the members
of their extended family for the strength, faith, and courage they
have demonstrated in this trying time; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Salvo family as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.