SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
In Memory
of
Xavier J. Lopez
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Xavier James Lopez of
Uvalde will forever cherish their memories of this vibrant and
beloved young boy, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of
10; and
WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez was born in Uvalde on March 12, 2012,
to Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez, and he grew up with the
companionship of his siblings, Jose Mata, Jermya Lopez, and
little brother Justan Lopez; he also enjoyed the affection of an
extended family that included his niece, Katalina Mata, along
with numerous aunts and uncles, and he was preceded in death by
his grandfather, Benito Martinez Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Active and energetic, Xavier was known for his
impressive sense of style and his penchant for dancing to
Colombian rhythms; he enjoyed performing for the camera, and he
was blessed with a fun-loving, lighthearted personality and a
smile that could brighten anyone's day; he was also fond of art
class at school, where he had recently made the honor roll, and he
was discovering his passion for baseball as a member of his team,
the Blue Jays; and
WHEREAS, Xavier Lopez brought joy to his loved ones through
his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and he will
forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Xavier James
Lopez and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his parents, Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez; to his
grandparents, Leonard and Amelia Sandoval; to his siblings, Jose
Mata and his wife, Angel Marie, Jermya Lopez, and Justan Lopez;
to his niece, Katalina Mata; and to the countless others in
Uvalde and beyond who mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Xavier Lopez.
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