2025S0293-1 04/01/25
By: Hinojosa of Hidalgo S.R. No. 430
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Manuela Garza Sanchez, who died February
11, 2025, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Born to Victorino and Francisca Garza on July 3,
1936, Manuela was a beloved matriarch and a treasured member of
the Robstown community; and
WHEREAS, This gracious and resilient woman was guided in
life by her unwavering spiritual devotion, and she found solace
and strength as a longtime parishioner of Saint Anthony Catholic
Church; for more than 30 years, she provided exemplary care and
comfort to countless individuals as a nurse's aid and licensed
vocational nurse at Riverside Hospital and Doctors Regional
Hospital in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Manuela was a loving mother of eight children,
and she was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren who
enriched her life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her many talents, Manuela was a
gifted seamstress and craftswoman who found peace in reading and
joy in being in her kitchen; she was a legendary cook, and she
expressed her love for friends and family through the many
delicious meals, tamales, and carrot cakes she shared with them;
and
WHEREAS, Manuela Garza Sanchez was a woman of boundless
compassion, warmth, and generosity, and she leaves behind
memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged
to share in her 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 Manuela Garza Sanchez; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Manuela Garza Sanchez.