TITLE: In memory of Lucia Saldaña Palacios.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lucia Saldaña Palacios.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Edinburg in mourning the loss of Lucia Salda a Palacios, who died June 5, 2017, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Palacios was a beloved matriarch who inspired those who knew her with her many acts of kindness, her exquisite singing voice, and her deep and abiding faith; and WHEREAS, Lucia Salda a Palacios was born on February 25, 1926, in Kyle, Texas; she met the late Nicolas Palacios Sr. while they were working together in a cotton field, and he immediately professed his love for her; they eloped after Mr. Palacios heard her sing at a church festival, and soon after their nuptials, they settled in Edinburg; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Palacios were blessed with 12 children, Fred Palacios, Teresa Leal, the late Nicolas Palacios Jr., Juan Palacios, the late Ernesto Palacios, Janie Zamorano, Olga Rodriguez, Rene Palacios, Mary Alice Palacios, Patricia Garza, Julie Carca o, and Toribio Palacios, and over the years, the family has grown to include 61 grandchildren, 126 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Palacios found immense joy in cooking for her children and grandchildren, and she was an active parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church for almost 50 years; she was known for singing beautiful prayers and rosaries, and she was a longtime member of the Guadalupanas ministry; and WHEREAS, A woman of great wisdom, warmth, and generosity, Mrs. Palacios guided her family by loving spiritual example; she was a cherished member of the community, and she will long be remembered with great respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Lucia Salda a Palacios; 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 Lucia Palacios. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 4, 2017, by a rising vote.