TITLE: In memory of María Teresa Ochoa.

SUMMARY: In memory of María Teresa Ochoa.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Mar a Teresa "Tere" Ochoa, who died December 17, 2021, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Tere Ochoa was born on August 13, 1953, and was raised in Port Isabel, where she attended Port Isabel High School and was crowned homecoming queen in 1970; and WHEREAS, Tere went on to graduate from Pan American University in Brownsville and later received her master's degree in bilingual education from Texas A&I in Kingsville and a certificate in library science from Sam Houston State University; and WHEREAS, A passionate educator and an avid reader, Tere was an exemplary citizen and a lifetime advocate of public education, and she taught in the Point Isabel School District for 45 years; and WHEREAS, She was a dedicated member of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and was a member of the church's affiliate chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America; and WHEREAS, Tere and her beloved husband of 48 years, Benito Ochoa III, were blessed with a son, Benito "Bo" Ochoa IV, a daughter, Analaura Ochoa-Loera, and two grandchildren, Pedro Jos  Loera III, and Matias Benito James Loera; and WHEREAS, A source of light to all who knew her, Tere was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Mar a Teresa Ochoa; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 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 Mar a Teresa Ochoa. LaMantia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2023, by a rising vote.