TITLE: In memory of Eliahna Torres.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eliahna Torres.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt by the loved ones of Eliahna Torres of Uvalde, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and WHEREAS, Born in Uvalde on January 12, 2012, to Eli and Sandra Torres, Eliahna Torres was blessed with the companionship of her sisters, Justice and Eliza, and her brothers, Eli and Dylan; her extended family included her grandparents, her nieces and nephews, and her many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and she also benefited from the love and support of numerous people in the wider community; and WHEREAS, A vibrant girl with a radiant smile, Eliahna enjoyed being silly and making everyone laugh; she had developed a compassionate and nurturing nature that set her apart at such a young age, and she was always putting the needs of others ahead of her own; she was also a promising softball player who was vying for a spot on her city's all-star team; and WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too soon, Eliahna Torres touched the lives of those around her in ways beyond measure, and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eliahna Torres and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her parents, Sandra and Eli Torres; to her siblings, Justice Montes and her husband, Felix, Eliza Torres and her partner, Joe Camacho, Eli Torres Jr. and his wife, Karina Arizmendi, and Dylan Rodriguez; to her nieces, Arabella, Alaiyah, Avayah, Nayeli, and Lexi; to her nephews, Mark, Eli, and Joe; to her grandparents, Eva Cruz and her husband, Victor Cabralez, Adolfo Cruz, Moses and Araceli Torres, and Eloisa and Andres Alvarado; to her other relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eliahna Torres. Gutierrez Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Huffman Parker Birdwell Hughes Paxton Blanco Johnson Perry Campbell King Schwertner Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Flores Men ndez West Hall Middleton Whitmire Hancock Miles Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a rising vote.