H.R. No. 501
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Olga Valls of Corpus Christi on April 11, 2022,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Manuela Arredondo, Olga Valls was
born on October 17, 1940, in Alice, where she spent her childhood,
and she grew up sharing in the companionship of three siblings, Joe,
Aurora, and Jesus; she moved to Corpus Christi after meeting the
love of her life, Luis Angel Valls, and the couple went on to share a
richly rewarding marriage that spanned 64 years; together they
raised four sons, Robert, Richard, John, and Rodney, and as the
years passed, they were further blessed with four grandchildren,
Ashley, Kevin, Mia, and J.J., and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt
and Kensley; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Valls took a job with Dillard's Department
Store in 1973, embarking on a long and successful career with the
company; she was an exceptional employee, frequently earning
recognition as a top salesperson, and she was an invaluable member
of the Dillard's Dusters softball team; she was also a championship
bowler, and she enjoyed antique shopping, crafting, and traveling
with her husband during her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her warm and generous nature, delightful
sense of humor, and joyous zest for life, Olga Valls brightened the
world for all who knew her, and she will forever hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Olga Valls and extend
sincere condolences to her family 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 Olga Valls.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 501 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House