TITLE: In memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown.

SUMMARY: In memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown, who passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Born on July 12, 1934, in Victoria, to Celso Cantu Saenz and Rosa Montes Saenz, Santos Saenz grew up with the companionship of six siblings, Lupe, Velso, Roberto, Delfina, Josie, and Mary; she married Jose Guadalupe Alvarado, and they were blessed with seven children, Jose, Albert, Linda, Cynthia, Edward, David, and Elizabeth; and WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Mrs. Alvarado served as a substitute teacher in the Robstown Independent School District, where she nurtured her students with patience and kindness; prior to working in education, she was a sales clerk at Leshin's for over 20 years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Alvarado enjoyed making crafts, especially rosaries; in addition to designing jewelry, sewing, and creating gifts, she also liked selling Avon and Mary Kay products, playing bingo with friends, and sharing stories with her loved ones at the dinner table; a woman of deep faith, she was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Robstown; and WHEREAS, While the death of Santos Alvarado brings great sadness to her family and friends, her warmth, wisdom, and generosity will long be remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Albert Alvarado, Linda De La Cruz, Cynthia Alvarado, Edward Alvarado, David Alvarado, and Elizabeth Flores; to her siblings, Velso Saenz Jr., Roberto Saenz, Delfina Cavazos, Josie Guerrero, and Mary Saenz; to her 20 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Santos Alvarado. Villalobos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 204 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House