88R28751 KSM-D
By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 578
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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.