TITLE: In memory of Amerie Jo Garza of Uvalde.

SUMMARY: In memory of Amerie Jo Garza of Uvalde.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an incalculable loss with the tragic passing of Amerie Jo Garza of Uvalde on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and WHEREAS, Born in Uvalde on May 10, 2012, Amerie Garza was cherished deeply by her parents, Kimberly Garcia and Alfred Garza III; she was a doting sister to her little brother, Zayne, and her loving family further included her stepfather, Angel, and her father's partner, Viviana, as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins; and WHEREAS, Amerie, a kind and gentle girl with a lively attitude, could light up a room with her presence; she treasured the time she spent with her loved ones, and in addition to excelling at school as an honor roll student, she was a dedicated member of the Girl Scouts who took great pride in the badges she earned; she had a passion for drawing, painting, and working with clay, and her dream was to one day turn her creativity into a career as an art teacher; though young, she had demonstrated the courage to stand up for others, and she was posthumously honored for her bravery with the Girl Scouts' Bronze Cross award; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a heart of gold and an indomitable spirit, Amerie Garza is profoundly missed, and the memories she has left behind will forever be treasured by all who were privileged to share in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Amerie Jo Garza and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her father, Alfred Garza III, and his partner, Viviana Granados; to her mother, Kimberly Garcia, and her husband, Angel Garza; to her brother, Zayne Garza; to her grandparents, Alfredo Garza Jr., Dora Mendoza and her husband, Fidencio Garcia, Berlinda Arreola and her husband, Ponciano, and Joe Garza and his wife, Gracie; to her aunts, Laura Garza, Vivian Garcia, Victoria Garcia, Desirae Garza, and Sara Garza; to her uncles, Jose Martinez, Fidencio Garcia Jr., Christopher Carbajal, Joe Garza Jr., and Jeremy Garza; to her cousins; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Amerie Garza. King of Uvalde Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1375 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House