SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411 In Memory of Guadalupe Arismendez Jr. WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Guadalupe Arismendez Jr., who died March 13, 2025, at the age of 50; and WHEREAS, A native of Corpus Christi, Lupe Arismendez Jr. was born to Amelia Arismendez and the late Guadalupe Arismendez Sr. on May 7, 1974; he was a loving sibling to his brothers and sisters, with whom he shared many happy memories, and he graduated from Sterling High School in 1994; and WHEREAS, Lupe shared 24 rewarding years of marriage with his best friend and cherished wife, Monica Arismendez, and their union was blessed with a son, Matthew; they were again blessed in 2023, when their family grew with the adoption of their two youngest sons, Jonah and Frank; and WHEREAS, Lupe most recently worked providing security as a member of the staff of Sec-Ops, Incorporated; he found much enjoyment in listening to music, playing his guitar, and storytelling, and he was noted among friends for his great appreciation of Mexican food; above all, he valued being with family and cherished their time spent together; and WHEREAS, A man of compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to family, Lupe Arismendez Jr. was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will be forever treasured by his loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Guadalupe Arismendez Jr.; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lupe Arismendez. Hinojosa of Hidalgo ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2025, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate