88R28732 KSM-D
By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 584
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
by the family and friends of Alexandria Aniyah Rubio of Uvalde, who
passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Alexandria Rubio, who was affectionately known as
"Lexi," was born in Hondo on October 20, 2011, to Kimberly
Mata-Rubio and Felix Rubio; she shared a loving bond with her two
sisters, Jahleela and Kalisa, and her three brothers, Julian,
David, and Isaiah, and she drew on the support of a large extended
family that included her grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts,
uncles, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, An athletic and energetic fourth-grader, Alexandria
inherited her father's passion for playing softball and basketball;
they devoted many hours to their one-on-one practice sessions, and
Lexi relished the experience of winning a championship with her
youth basketball team last season; she also drew inspiration from
her mother, who was pursuing a degree from St. Mary's University in
San Antonio, and she hoped to one day enroll at the university
herself to study mathematics then attend law school; and
WHEREAS, Alexandria cherished the time she spent with her
family and friends, and some of her favorite activities included
baking cookies with her great-grandmother, exchanging jokes with
her loved ones, and curling up on the couch with a book; though she
possessed a sarcastic wit, she was also caring and generous, and she
had a beautiful smile that naturally progressed into hearty
laughter whenever she was around her siblings; and
WHEREAS, Alexandria Rubio was a source of immense joy to
everyone in her life, and although her loss is tremendously
difficult to bear, her memory will forever be treasured by all who
were blessed to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Alexandria Aniyah Rubio and extend
sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her parents,
Kimberly Mata-Rubio and Felix Rubio; to her siblings, Julian Rubio,
Jahleela Rubio, David Falcon III, Kalisa Barboza, and Isaiah
Rodriguez; to her aunt, Analyse Mata, and her uncle, Brandon
Mendoza Sr.; to her cousins, Brandon Mendoza Jr., Derek Mendoza,
and Mary-Claire Mendoza; to her grandparents, Cindy Castillo and
her husband, Victor, Ruben F. Mata and his wife, Larisa, and Connie
and Luis "Chacho" Rubio; to her great-grandparents, Mary and Ruben
Mata, Margie and Julian Moreno, Oralia Orona and Trini Gutierrez,
and Jesse and Maxine Martinez; to her numerous great-aunts,
great-uncles, and cousins; to her best friend, Sarah; 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 Alexandria Rubio.