TITLE: In memory of Layla Marie Salazar.

SUMMARY: In memory of Layla Marie Salazar.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the heartache felt by the family and friends of Layla Marie Salazar of Uvalde, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 11; and WHEREAS, Layla Salazar was born in Elgin, Illinois, on September 19, 2010, to Vincent Salazar III and Melinda Alejandro; she enjoyed the companionship of two brothers, Julian and Nicholas, and she was further cherished by her grandparents and great-grandparents as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and WHEREAS, Layla was a high-spirited young girl who took advantage of any opportunity to sing and dance; though energetic and sometimes rambunctious, she was also respectful of her elders, and she was the first to greet relatives, friends, and guests who visited the family's home; her competitive nature shined in many different activities such as swimming and running, and she beamed with pride when she took home six first-place ribbons from her school's field day; and WHEREAS, Although the passing of Layla Salazar is an incalculable loss to all those who held her dear, they may find comfort in knowing that their lives have been forever enriched by the love, laughter, and kindness she shared with them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Layla Marie Salazar and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her family: to her parents, Vincent Salazar III and Melinda Alejandro; to her brothers, Julian and Nicholas Salazar; to her grandparents, Lisa and Roberto Alejandro and Vincent and Alma Salazar; to her great-grandparents, Mary and Joe Deleon, Romualda Alejandro, Consuelo Salazar, and Alicia Alejandro; to her aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Layla Marie Salazar. Gutierrez Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Huffman Parker Birdwell Hughes Paxton Blanco Johnson Perry Campbell King Schwertner Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Flores Men ndez West Hall Middleton Whitmire Hancock Miles Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a rising vote.