SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 583
In Memory
of
Layla Marie Salazar
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the heartache felt by
the family and friends of Layla Marie Salazar of Uvalde, who
passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 11; and
WHEREAS, Layla Salazar was born in Elgin, Illinois, on
September 19, 2010, to Vincent Salazar III and Melinda Alejandro;
she enjoyed the companionship of two brothers, Julian and
Nicholas, and she was further cherished by her grandparents and
great-grandparents as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and
cousins; and
WHEREAS, Layla was a high-spirited young girl who took
advantage of any opportunity to sing and dance; though energetic
and sometimes rambunctious, she was also respectful of her
elders, and she was the first to greet relatives, friends, and
guests who visited the family's home; her competitive nature
shined in many different activities such as swimming and running,
and she beamed with pride when she took home six first-place
ribbons from her school's field day; and
WHEREAS, Although the passing of Layla Salazar is an
incalculable loss to all those who held her dear, they may find
comfort in knowing that their lives have been forever enriched by
the love, laughter, and kindness she shared with them; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Layla Marie
Salazar and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her
family: to her parents, Vincent Salazar III and Melinda Alejandro;
to her brothers, Julian and Nicholas Salazar; to her grandparents,
Lisa and Roberto Alejandro and Vincent and Alma Salazar; to her
great-grandparents, Mary and Joe Deleon, Romualda Alejandro,
Consuelo Salazar, and Alicia Alejandro; to her aunts, uncles,
cousins, and friends; 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 Layla Marie Salazar.
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