89R17455 CW-D
By: Hinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Maria Guadalupe Ortiz of Corpus Christi is
celebrating her 100th birthday on April 22, 2025, and this joyous
occasion provides a welcome opportunity for family and friends to
express the love and affection they hold for her; and
WHEREAS, In 1925, Lupe Ortiz was born in Robstown; on
March 2, 1952, she exchanged wedding vows with Augustin "Tex"
Villarreal; blessed with five children, the couple shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned 57 years before Mr. Villarreal's
death in 2009; today, this beloved woman is the proud matriarch of a
fine family that has grown to include many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, and she takes pleasure in engaging with her
loved ones through the activity of coloring; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ortiz and her husband both worked for the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, and she
distinguished herself over the course of her 44-year tenure; in
retirement, she and Mr. Villarreal enjoyed traveling together and
cherished time spent with their family above all else; a woman of
faith, she is a longtime member of St. Theresa Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Lupe Ortiz is a source of tremendous inspiration,
and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well
lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who
are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Maria Guadalupe Ortiz on her 100th birthday and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lupe Ortiz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.