88R11781 JRI-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 2348 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Paula Morales of Robstown on November 27, 2022, at the age of 96; and WHEREAS, Paula Morales was born in Robstown on June 7, 1926, to Ventura and Margarita Gutierrez Ortiz; she grew up with several brothers and sisters and lived her entire life in Robstown; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Morales enjoyed the love and support of her husband, the late Roman Morales Sr., and she was the proud mother of 10 children, Roman, Petra, Esperanza, Juan, Roger, Arnold, Melissa, Mary Lou, Angie, and Elijio; through the years, she became the cherished matriarch of a family that grew to include 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Morales was a devoted homemaker; throughout her life, she drew great strength from her Catholic faith; and WHEREAS, Although Paula Morales will be greatly missed, she has left her loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Paula Morales and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Petra Perez, Esperanza Morin, Juan Rojas and his wife, Lee, Roger Rojas, Arnold Rojas, Melissa Ibanez and her husband, Mike, Mary Lou Zamora and her husband, Ernest, and Angie Perez and her husband, Richard; to her brother, Tino Ortiz; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Paula Morales.