TITLE: In memory of Sandra Valls of Port Aransas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sandra Valls of Port Aransas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Sandra Herman Valls of Port Aransas on December 31, 2016, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Dorothy Sue Herman and Francis L. Herman Jr., the former Sandra Herman was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on August 21, 1941; she was raised in Ingleside and Corpus Christi and graduated from W. B. Ray High School; while attending Del Mar College, Ms. Herman met Richard Valls, whom she married on June 17, 1961; the couple became the proud parents of four children, Linda Marie, Cerise, Richard, and Laurence, and with the passing years, their family grew to include eight treasured grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Ms. Valls was instrumental in the success of the family businesses, and, after raising her children, she earned a bachelor's degree from Corpus Christi State University; a devout Catholic, this esteemed Texan possessed a genuine concern for the welfare of others, which was evident in her active participation in numerous civic and charitable organizations; when she was not busy being a nurturing mother, devoted "Gigi" to her grandchildren, and trusted friend, she enjoyed indulging her adventurous spirit and passion for learning through travel, reading, and a deep appreciation of art; and WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in Sandra Valls's love and friendship will always remember her with great tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sandra Herman Valls and that sincere sympathy be extended to the members of her family: to her husband, Richard Valls; to her children, Linda Marie Valls, Cerise Valls Weeks and her husband, Jason, Richard R. Valls Jr. and his wife, Brenda, and Laurence A. W. Valls and his wife, Tiffany; to her grandchildren, Austin and Avery Valls, Morgan, Richard, and Winston Weeks, and Roselyn, Riley, and Reese Valls; to her brother, Richard Herman; and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Sandra Herman Valls. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2053 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House