H.R. No. 1608
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, La Feria city commissioner John Hernandez has served
his community and his country with great distinction, and his
accomplishments are indeed worthy of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, In his boyhood, Mr. Hernandez joined his migrant
family in agricultural labor that took them north every harvest
season; although this work often forced him to get a late start in
school, he studied diligently and graduated from La Feria High
School in 1968; that same year, he joined the U.S. Marines; while
serving in the 2nd Marine Division in Vietnam, he was wounded by
mortar fire and received a Purple Heart for his bravery; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez went on to work for the United States
Postal Service for three decades until his retirement; in recent
years, he has dedicated himself to the residents of La Feria, giving
generously of his time and talents as a volunteer and as a public
official; first elected as a city commissioner in 1995, he joined
the economic development board and the city event planning board
that same year and continues to serve in all three capacities; from
1998 through 2005, this civic-minded Texan served as mayor pro tem
of La Feria; in addition, he served on the original home-rule
charter committee in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Among his myriad endeavors, Mr. Hernandez has long
served as a member and officer of the Knights of Columbus, and he is
also a valued member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he
serves as a Eucharistic minister; over the years, he and his wife,
the former Mary Cobarrubias, have participated in countless
community events; the devoted couple are the parents of three
treasured sons; and
WHEREAS, Through his selfless efforts and unwavering
commitment, John Hernandez has helped La Feria grow and prosper,
and he has earned the respect and admiration of all who are
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize John Hernandez for his noteworthy
achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rios Ybarra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1608 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House