TITLE: In memory of Myriam Silvana Chavez of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Myriam Silvana Chavez of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Myriam Silvana Chavez of Houston on March 4, 2017, at the age of 51; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Dora Arellano de Saenz and Guillermo Saenz, Myriam Chavez was born on August 1, 1965, in Quito, Ecuador, where she grew up with the companionship of her brothers, Carlos and Diego, and attended school at Santo Domingo de Guzman and La Inmaculada de Quito; she began working as a computer programmer for the national oil company, Petroecuador, and there, she met her husband and the love of her life, Jaime Chavez; in 1990, the couple moved to Houston, and they subsequently welcomed a daughter, Catherine, and a son, Sebastian, into their family; and WHEREAS, Embarking on a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector, Ms. Chavez worked as an accountant at Foundation for Life before holding positions with the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center and the Fort Bend Independent School District; in 2010, she returned to Foundation for Life to serve as business manager, and she tirelessly devoted herself to the organization's mission of supporting pregnant women and unborn children; and WHEREAS, Ms. Chavez also dedicated herself to the fight against breast cancer, an undertaking that had a profoundly personal meaning for her as she valiantly battled the disease in the final years of her life; sustained by her deep and abiding faith, she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and was active in numerous church organizations; and WHEREAS, Though her time on this earth was far too brief, Myriam Chavez created an inspiring legacy of generosity and courage, and those who were fortunate enough to share in her friendship will forever cherish their memories of this kind and caring woman; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Myriam Silvana Chavez and extend heartfelt sympathy to all 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Myriam Chavez. Cain Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2708 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House