81R33952 JNC-D
By: Corte H.R. No. 2296
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist
Joshua Alexander Molina of Houston have suffered an immeasurable
loss with his death in Iraq on March 27, 2008, at the age of 20; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Molina attended Bellaire and Elsik High
Schools and was a member of the ROTC; after graduation, he fulfilled
a longtime ambition to serve his country when he enlisted in the
army; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Molina hoped to one day attend college
and become an agent with the Border Patrol or FBI; he is remembered
for his joyous appreciation of life, his deep affection for his
family, and his gift for making people laugh; and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to duty and honor,
Joshua Molina embodied the highest ideals of the United States
armed forces, and the blessing of his life will be forever treasured
by those who were privileged to share in the warmth of his love and
friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Specialist
Joshua Alexander Molina and extend sincere sympathy to the members
of his family: to his mother and father, Maria Molina and Josue
Molina; to his sister, Paola Fredrickson; to his brother, Manuel
Molina; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Army
Specialist Joshua Alexander Molina.