H.R. No. 269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Brian Iglesias of Edinburg has demonstrated
remarkable maturity in the year since a crisis befell his family;
and
WHEREAS, In 2005, his mother, Yvonne Iglesias, was gravely
injured in a terrible car accident; her neck and back were broken,
and she remained in a coma for three months before waking to find
herself a paraplegic; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Iglesias was only 15 at the time, but he quickly
stepped into a new role, shouldering household duties and caring
for his mother and siblings; despite these challenges, he continued
to do well at Johnny Economedes High School and played defensive end
for the Jaguars football team; and
WHEREAS, In May 2008, Mr. Iglesias graduated from high
school, with his proud mother in attendance; more recently, he has
started a new chapter in his life as a kinesiology major at The
University of Texas-Pan American; his younger brother, Nelson, is
following in his footsteps as a "guardian angel" to the family; and
WHEREAS, Selfless and dedicated, Brian Iglesias has been a
tremendous role model for his siblings and an inspiration to all who
know him; although he had to grow up far too quickly, he can take
great pride in all he has done to assist his family and to prepare
for the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Brian Iglesias for his achievements and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Iglesias as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 269 was adopted by the House on
February 9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House