SR 86

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86
  In Memory
  of
  Guadalupe Martinez
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of Guadalupe B. Martinez of Cotulla, who passed away on
  May 27, 2025, at the age of 91; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Manuel Briones and Nieves
  Guerrero, this beloved woman was born in Linares, Nuevo León,
  Mexico, on August 27, 1933; she grew up with the companionship of
  five younger siblings, Josefina, Ezequiel, Alejandro, Antonio,
  and Cristobal, and she began working at the age of 15; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez was employed for many years as a
  migrant farm worker, and she traveled to Michigan, Ohio,
  Wisconsin, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida to help support
  her family; a longtime, civically engaged resident of Cotulla,
  she helped with voter registration during her tenure with the
  Raza Unida Party and she served as president of the Nueva Vida
  organization; additionally, she worked with Iglesia Primera
  Bautista Fellowship church for more than 50 years, and she was a
  cook for the La Salle County Elderly Nutrition Center; and
         WHEREAS, For a decade and a half, Mrs. Martinez was blessed
  with the love and support of her first husband, Filiberto Martinez;
  following his death in 1970, she was fortunate enough to find love
  again, and she and her second husband, Ernesto Consuegra, shared a
  rewarding marriage until his passing in 1999; Mrs. Martinez was the
  devoted mother of 7 children, Jose, Melba, Domingo, Maria, Josefa,
  Ernesto, and Josefina Martinez, who preceded her in death, and with
  the passage of time, she welcomed 27 grandchildren, 63
  great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren into her
  family; her interests included gardening and raising chickens; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for her passion and generosity, Guadalupe
  Martinez lived a caring and purposeful life, and she leaves
  behind a record of service that her loved ones can remember with
  pride; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Guadalupe B. Martinez and extend heartfelt condolences to the
  members of her family: to her children, Jose Martinez and his
  wife, Susan Carlson, Melba Martinez, Domingo Martinez, Maria de
  Jesus Martinez, Josefa Consuegra, and Ernesto Consuegra and his
  wife, Jennifer; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
  great-great-grandchildren; to her brother, Cristobal Briones;
  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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Guadalupe Martinez.
  Zaffirini
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on September 4, 2025,
  by a rising vote.
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate