TITLE: In memory of Sigifredo Garcia Palacios.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sigifredo Garcia Palacios.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Sigifredo Garcia Palacios, who died March 9, 2019, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Sigifredo Palacios was born on March 31, 1937, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, to Carlos Garcia de la Garza and Maria Antonia Palacios; he studied at Colegio Mexico before earning a degree in accounting from Academia Tamaulipas in 1952; and WHEREAS, He began his professional career as an accountant with Algodonera Tamaulipeca before taking a job as an immigration agent with the Oficina de Poblacion de Matamoros, where he remained for more than 20 years; in 1977, he started a trucking business with only four trailer trucks; and WHEREAS, That company grew to become one of the largest transportation enterprises in the region, and his leadership was recognized when he was chosen to serve as president of the Matamoros delegation of the Camara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga; and WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Rosa Nelly Martinez, were blessed with four children, Carlos, Sigifredo, Mario Alberto, and Rosendo Sergio, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sigifredo Garcia Palacios; 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 Sigifredo Garcia Palacios. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2019, by a rising vote.