SR716 - In memory of Noe T. Loya Sr. of Raymondville.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 716       In Memory   of   Noe Loya Sr.            WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Noe T. Loya Sr. of Raymondville on May 18, 2025, at the   age of 83; and          WHEREAS, The son of Julia and Calistro Loya, Noe Loya was   born on August 18, 1941, and he grew up in Willamar with the   companionship of five brothers and a sister; and          WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Loya operated his   own business for more than 44 years, and he also earned a   reputation as a skilled welder and farmer; one of his proudest   accomplishments was helping to restore the historic Los Ebanos   Ferry; and          WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Loya served as   Willacy County Commissioner from 1997 to 2008, and he worked   tirelessly to improve opportunities and resources for county   residents; and          WHEREAS, In 1964, Mr. Loya married Dora Gomez, and they   raised four children, Sam, Sandra, Noe, and Chris; over the   years, their treasured family grew to include eight   grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; above all else, he   cherished time spent with his loved ones and with the many   friends he made over the years; and          WHEREAS, Noe Loya lived a life that was rich in personal   and professional achievements, and those who were privileged to   share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in   their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Noe T. Loya Sr. and   extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his   children, Sam Loya, Sandra Loya, Noe Loya Jr., and Chris Garcia;   to his sister, Linda Guzman; to his granddaughters, Daryl, Dori,   Karisa, Nisa, Lea, Carolina, Elizabeth, and Cecilia; to his   great-grandchildren, Kyle, Austin, Castin, Skylar, Celia, Eden,   and Elias; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Noe Loya Sr.     Hinojosa of Nueces                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate