H.R. No. 2579
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of U.S. Marine Sergeant Matthew E. Mendoza of San Antonio,
who died on June 20, 2008, at the age of 24; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Sergeant Mendoza
was based at Twentynine Palms, California; he was killed while
bravely serving his country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1984, to Raul and Elizabeth
Mendoza, Matthew Mendoza graduated from Highlands High School,
where he was a linebacker and running back for the football team; he
grew up playing the sport and as an adult enjoyed coaching with the
local Pop Warner league; in 2004, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps, becoming the third generation in his family to serve in the
military; in addition to his distinguished service in Afghanistan,
he completed two tours of duty in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan was known for his
devotion to his family and his country; honest and easygoing, he
brought much joy into the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Mendoza exemplified the highest ideals of
the United States armed forces and inspired others with his
leadership and courage; although he is deeply missed, he will
forever be treasured in the hearts of his loved ones; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Marine Sergeant
Matthew E. Mendoza and extend sincere sympathy to his wife,
Valerie; to his son, Matthew I. Mendoza; to his parents, Raul and
Elizabeth Mendoza; to his brother, Timothy Mendoza; to his niece,
Brooke Leanne Mendoza; 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. Marine
Sergeant Matthew E. Mendoza.
Gutierrez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2579 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House