TITLE: In memory of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez of Robstown.

SUMMARY: In memory of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez of Robstown.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez of Robstown, who passed away on June 26, 2022, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Nicholas and Maria Elena Gonzales Rodriguez, the former Minerva Rodriguez was born in Robstown on February 4, 1938, and she grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Nicholas, Ramiro, Armando, and Maria Elena; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lopez was a cofounder of Lopez Broadcasting, where she enjoyed a rewarding career that spanned more than three decades, and she cofounded Cotton Broadcasting with her husband, Humberto Lozano Lopez, and son Carlos Lopez in 1985; four years later, the trio established KMIQ Majic Tejano, one of the first Spanish-language FM radio stations in the nation, and they subsequently founded the KHMC Majic Tejano station in Victoria; they went on to establish KLMO Tejano in San Antonio as well as a number of broadcasting stations in Corpus Christi, and they found further success in the television industry; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lopez shared 55 years of marriage with her husband before Mr. Lopez's passing in 2011; in addition to her son Carlos, she took great pride in their 11 other children, Mario Humberto, Luis Homero, Larry, Manuel, Humberto, Ernest, Mena Lamar, Melinda, Ray, Lisa, and Mary Helen, and over the years, her treasured family grew to include 39 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; sustained by a deep faith, she was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony Church; and WHEREAS, Minerva Lopez lived a caring and purposeful life, and she will forever be a source of inspiration to those who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez and extend heartfelt sympathy to all 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 Minerva Lopez. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 888 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House