TITLE: In memory of Bertha Champion Garza of Brownsville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bertha Champion Garza of Brownsville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Bertha Champion Garza, who died May 8, 2010, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Bertha Champion Garza was an exceptional citizen who was widely admired in her community for her many achievements; and WHEREAS, She was born August 3, 1918, in Mercedes and moved to Brownsville at a young age; she married Reynaldo Garza at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 9, 1943, and they shared 61 years of love and devotion and were blessed with a large and loving family, who were a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Garza was a devout Catholic who practiced her faith in her daily life; she belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Saint Mary's Catholic Church and was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Garza participated in many community and civic activities, including the Pan American Round Table I, the Camille Lightner Playhouse, the Brownsville Art League, and the Serape Club; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave generously to others, and her wisdom, graciousness, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, 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, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Bertha Champion Garza: her sons and daughters-in-law, Reynaldo Garza, Jr., and his wife, Trudy, David and Diane Garza, and Ygnacio and Sylvia Garza; her daughters and son-in-law, Bertha Garza Elizondo and her husband, Gustavo, and Monica Garza; her sister, Theresa Champion; and her 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 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 Bertha Champion Garza. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2011, by a rising vote.