SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 578
In Memory
of
Eva Mireles
WHEREAS, The life of a compassionate and dedicated
educator ended far too soon with the passing of Eva Mireles of
Uvalde on May 24, 2022, at the age of 44; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on March 17, 1978, Eva Mireles was
the daughter of Paula Mireles and the stepdaughter of Santiago
Moreno, and she grew up with two sisters, Maggie and Sandra; she
graduated from Eagle Pass High School in 1996, before enrolling
at Sul Ross State University and obtaining her bachelor's degree
in interdisciplinary studies in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mireles held a special education
certification, and throughout her nearly 17-year career, she was
passionate about providing a quality education to students of all
abilities; as a fourth grade teacher, she went above and beyond
to ensure the happiness and well-being of her students, and along
the way, she earned the heartfelt gratitude of many families in
her community; she found immense fulfillment in helping her
students succeed and was always proud to see them graduate; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family, Ms. Mireles was the
beloved wife of Ruben Ruiz Jr., and they were blessed with a
daughter, Adalynn; her favorite hobbies included CrossFit,
hiking, and karaoke, as well as spending time with her dog, Kane;
with her contagious smile and lively personality, she made every
gathering all the more fun for everyone; and
WHEREAS, Eva Mireles is profoundly missed by the many
people she left behind, and they will forever treasure their
memories of her kindness, her exuberance, and her devotion to her
family and to her students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Eva Mireles and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her family: to
her husband, Ruben Ruiz Jr.; to her daughter, Adalynn C. Ruiz; to
her mother, Paula Mireles, and her stepfather, Santiago Moreno;
to her sisters, Maggie Mireles Thomas and Sandra Sanders; to her
mother-in-law, Cynthia Garza; to her aunts, uncles, nieces, and
nephews; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond who
mourn her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Eva Mireles.
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