TITLE: In memory of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales.

SUMMARY: In memory of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales, who died December 31, 2017, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Odie Gonzales was born on August 27, 1945, in El Ranchito, to Maria Rodriguez and Alfonso Gallegos, and she grew up in Brownsville with her eight siblings; she became a proud 1963 graduate of Brownsville High School, and she was dedicated to making her class reunions enjoyable and successful events; WHEREAS, She married Guadalupe Gonzales Jr. in 1965, and the couple was blessed with four children, Christie, Vicente, Alejandro, and Guadalupe; and WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her daily life, she was a member of Saint Eugene Catholic Church, where she served as a worship leader; she also served for seven years as secretary for the South Central Region, District 126 Chapter of Serra International, and she played an important role in the organization's support of vocations to the ministerial priesthood in the Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, She was a woman of wisdom, kindness, and warmth, and her generous spirit was inspirational to all who were privileged to share in her life; and WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of admiration for a life well lived and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Odie Gonzales. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2021, by a rising vote.