H.R. No. 125 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Maria Guadelupe Garcia of San Benito, who passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 70; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Santiago Raul García, Sr. and Marta Pérez García was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 14, 1953; she lived a fulfilling and joyous childhood alongside her siblings; Santiago, Janie, Nora, Estella, Teri, Rene, and Ricardo. WHEREAS, She received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and was a highly respected professional educator. She impacted the lives of countless students throughout her tenure as a professional educator at Villa María High School and San Benito C.I.S.D. She retired from San Benito C.I.S.D. after thirty-six exemplary years of teaching. WHEREAS, Affectionally known as “Ms. ML”, Sheproudly dedicated well over 30 years of her life to San Benito CISD and the youth of the local community. She came to work for the local school system in 1981 and retired in 2016, having left for 5 years to serve the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville. WHEREAS, Maria Guadelupe Garcia lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and she will forever be a source of inspiration to those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Guadalupe Garcia and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family, other relatives and many friends; 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 Maria Guadalupe Garcia. Lopez of Cameron ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 125 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on December 5, 2023. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House