SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 593
In Memory
of
Tess Marie Mata
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Tess Marie Mata of Uvalde on
May 24, 2022, at the age of 10, has profoundly saddened the many
people who loved and cherished her; and
WHEREAS, Tess Mata was born in San Antonio on February 6,
2012, to Jerry and Veronica Mata; she shared a close bond with her
older sister, Faith, and she also enjoyed the affection of her
grandparents, aunt, uncles, and numerous cousins; and
WHEREAS, An athletic young girl, Tess played softball and
soccer and competed in gymnastics; she was an avid fan of the
Houston Astros and especially of second baseman José Altuve, and
she even shared the same position as her favorite player on her
softball team; though feisty and outspoken, she was also blessed
with a caring heart, and she dreamed of one day having a career in
the medical field; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Tess Mata is an incalculable
loss to those who held her dear, they may find comfort in knowing
that their lives were forever enriched by the joy and love 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 Tess Marie
Mata and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her
family: to her parents, Jerry and Veronica Mata; to her
sister, Faith Mata; to her grandparents, Raymundo and Rosemary
Mata and Anna Hill; to her aunt, Victoria Streeter; to her
uncles, Robert Hill, Mark Mata, and Ray Mata Jr.; to her
cousins, Nevaeh Streeter, Saige Rodgers, Kara Streeter, Gabie
Mata, and Hayden Mata; and to the countless family members and
friends who mourn her; 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 Tess Mata.
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 23, 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