H.R. No. 204
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Santos
Saenz Alvarado of Robstown, who passed away on February 1, 2025, at
the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 12, 1934, in Victoria, to Celso Cantu
Saenz and Rosa Montes Saenz, Santos Saenz grew up with the
companionship of six siblings, Lupe, Velso, Roberto, Delfina,
Josie, and Mary; she married Jose Guadalupe Alvarado, and they were
blessed with seven children, Jose, Albert, Linda, Cynthia, Edward,
David, and Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Mrs. Alvarado served as a
substitute teacher in the Robstown Independent School District,
where she nurtured her students with patience and kindness; prior
to working in education, she was a sales clerk at Leshin's for over
20 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alvarado enjoyed making crafts, especially
rosaries; in addition to designing jewelry, sewing, and creating
gifts, she also liked selling Avon and Mary Kay products, playing
bingo with friends, and sharing stories with her loved ones at the
dinner table; a woman of deep faith, she was a member of St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Robstown; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Santos Alvarado brings great
sadness to her family and friends, her warmth, wisdom, and
generosity will long be remembered by all those who were fortunate
enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Santos Saenz
Alvarado and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
to her children, Albert Alvarado, Linda De La Cruz, Cynthia
Alvarado, Edward Alvarado, David Alvarado, and Elizabeth Flores; to
her siblings, Velso Saenz Jr., Roberto Saenz, Delfina Cavazos,
Josie Guerrero, and Mary Saenz; to her 20 grandchildren, 50
great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; and to her
many other relatives and 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 Santos
Alvarado.
Villalobos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 204 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House