SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 585
In Memory
of
Rojelio F. Torres
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt
at the loss of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde, who passed
away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Rojelio Torres was born in Uvalde on December 6,
2011, to Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; he grew up with
the companionship of two sisters, Sara and Mary, and a brother,
Federico, and he was surrounded by the love of many grandparents,
aunts, uncles, and cousins as well; and
WHEREAS, An outgoing and kind-hearted young boy, Rojelio
was always smiling and eager to help others; he enjoyed being
outdoors and pursued a number of hobbies; among his favorites
were playing football and video games; and
WHEREAS, Although Rojelio Torres is greatly missed, his
loved ones were blessed beyond measure by his presence in their
lives, and they will forever carry his memory close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Rojelio Fernandez
Torres and extend profound condolences to the members of his
family: to his parents, Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; to
his grandparents, Evadulia Fernandez, Jose Alfredo Orta and
Veronica Ibarra, and Teresa Barboza; to his great-grandparents,
Teresa Cabello and Rogelio De Leon; to his siblings, Sara Lee
Torres, Mary Fernandez Torres, and Federico Orta Torres III; to
his aunts, Precious Perez and her husband, Daniel Arredondo,
Eoudulia Orta and her husband, Isal Sanchez, and Veronica Orta;
to his other relatives and friends; 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 Rojelio Fernandez Torres.
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