2023S0192-2 02/28/23
By: LaMantia S.R. No. 258
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Maria Guadalupe Vallejo "Lupita"
Sanchez, who died January 20, 2022, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Lupita Sanchez was an exemplary citizen who was
treasured in her community for her ability to make those around
her feel loved and for her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 17, 1965, Lupita was a proud member
of the 1983 Mercedes High School graduating class, and she was a
devoted lifelong fan of the Mercedes Tigers and an active member
of the alumni community; she cofounded the Mercedes Tigers youth
football cheer program and served as the organization's general
manager, and she helped to plan class and alumni events and
always donned Mercedes Tiger merchandise to support her favorite
team; and
WHEREAS, Lupita and her beloved husband, Romulo, were
blessed with three sons, Romulo Sanchez Jr., Samuel Sanchez, and
Oscar Sanchez; her two grandchildren, Isabella and Romulo
Sanchez III, were a source of much pride and joy to her, and she
cherished her family above all else; and
WHEREAS, Lupita was a loyal congregant of City Church Rio
Grande Valley in Weslaco, originally Son-Rise Worship Center,
which she helped to cofound; a woman of deep and abiding faith,
she gave unselfishly to others and believed in the power of
prayer, and her loving spirit was an inspiration to all who were
privileged to share in her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be forever treasured by
her family and her many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Maria Guadalupe Vallejo Sanchez; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Lupita Sanchez.