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