SR 503 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales of Benavides.

Senate Resolution 503 commemorates the life of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales, a Benavides resident and longtime community leader who died on April 7, 2025, at age 96. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to her family and honors her service as a county election judge, school board member, and 25-year chair of the Duval County Historical Commission. It specifically recognizes her dedication to local organizations, her family-oriented values, and her 54-year marriage to F.H. "Tocho" Canales Sr. This is a non-binding commemorative resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.

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May 2025

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May 2025

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Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025

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This document is a Senate Resolution (SR 503) honoring the life of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales, a Texas resident who passed away on April 7, 2025. The changes primarily involve formatting updates and the addition of certification signatures from the Senate President and Secretary. The substantive content remains a memorial resolution expressing condolences to her family.

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Added certification signatures from the President and Secretary of the Senate to confirm the resolution was adopted on May 7, 2025, by a rising vote.

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