SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 576
In Memory
of
Irma L. Garcia and Jose A. Garcia
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Irma and Joe Garcia.
Gutierrez
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini