SR 87

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
  In Memory
  of
  Shelly Cantú-Valdez
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Shelly Cantú-Valdez, who died
  January 12, 2025, at the age of 52; and
         WHEREAS, A lifelong Texan, Shelly Cantú was born in Freer
  on November 18, 1972, to Arnoldo Cantú and Diana Garza; she
  earned her diploma from Freer High School in 1991, and she
  pursued higher education at Bee County College and completed a
  paralegal degree from Texas A&M International University in
  2004; and
         WHEREAS, Shelly enjoyed a successful career in public
  service that included working as an analyst for Immigration and
  Customs Enforcement, and she was passionate about her role as a
  paralegal and contributed her expertise and experience as an
  esteemed staff member with DeSouza Injury Lawyers; and
         WHEREAS, Compassionate and driven by a desire to improve
  the lives of vulnerable children, Shelly served on the board of
  Court Appointed Special Advocates in Duval County, and she was
  committed to helping others and always willing to assist fellow
  citizens in need; and
         WHEREAS, Shelly shared five rewarding years of marriage
  with her devoted husband, Mariano Valdez III, and she was a
  loving mother to her four children, Enrique, Alyssa, Daniella,
  and Kairee; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of integrity and immeasurable kindness,
  Shelly was a beloved member of her community, and she leaves
  behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were
  privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Shelly Cantú-Valdez; 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 Shelly Cantú-Valdez.
  Zaffirini
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on February 13, 2025,
  by a rising vote.
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate