Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.

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1	1	H.R. No. 191
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
6	6	passing of Lydia T. Rocha of Del Rio on October 8, 2023, at the age
7	7	of 79; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on January 11, 1944, Lydia Rocha was
9	9	the daughter of Guadalupe Torres Sr. and Maria de Jesus Torres, and
10	10	she grew up in a large family; after graduating from Del Rio High
11	11	School in 1962, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary
12	12	education from Texas Woman's University; later in life, she
13	13	received a master's degree from Texas A&I University and multiple
14	14	certifications from Sul Ross State University; and
15	15	WHEREAS, Mrs. Rocha went on to serve as a teacher and
16	16	administrator in the Del Rio school system; as a reading
17	17	specialist, she shared her passion for reading with countless
18	18	students during her time in the classroom; she ultimately concluded
19	19	her career as an assistant principal after 41 years in education;
20	20	along the way, she impacted the lives of many young people and
21	21	always sought to support the teachers and staff who worked
22	22	alongside her; she was a longtime member of the professional
23	23	teacher organization Delta Kappa Gamma; in retirement, she traveled
24	24	the world, visiting Hawaii, Alaska, and New York as well as Mexico
25	25	and several countries in Europe; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Rocha cherished her family; in
27	27	1966, she married Hector Rocha, and the couple shared a fulfilling
28	28	relationship until his passing; she was a caring and devoted mother
29	29	to her six children, Cynthia, Hector, Bianca, Roberto, Bonnie, and
30	30	Monique, and she supported each of them in all of their endeavors;
31	31	with the passing years, she became the beloved matriarch of a fine
32	32	family that grew to include nine grandchildren, Ramiro, Luis
33	33	Gabriel, Hector Manuel, Valerie, Andrea Renee, Adrian Elias,
34	34	Fernando, Adrian Francisco, and Noah Robert, and five
35	35	great-grandchildren, Anaya Reese, Ayden, Adela, Santiago Adriel,
36	36	and Sofia Marie; and
37	37	WHEREAS, Mrs. Rocha was sustained throughout her life by her
38	38	strong faith; a valued congregant of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
39	39	she volunteered as a catechist and was active with various prayer
40	40	groups, such as Grupo Renovación and the Catholic Woman's
41	41	Organization; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Lydia T. Rocha earned the lasting respect and
43	43	admiration of all who were privileged to know her, and she will
44	44	forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of her loved ones and
45	45	friends; now, therefore, be it
46	46	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
47	47	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
48	48	of Lydia T. Rocha and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn her
49	49	passing; and, be it further
50	50	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
51	51	prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
52	52	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lydia
53	53	Rocha.
54	54	Morales of Maverick
55	55	______________________________
56	56	Speaker of the House
57	57	I certify that H.R. No. 191 was unanimously adopted by a
58	58	rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023.
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60	60	Chief Clerk of the House