82R21292 JNC-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 1671
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roberto "Bobby" Barrera of Del Rio was elected chair
of the board of directors of the Disabled American Veterans at the
organization's 2010 national convention; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barrera formerly was national commander of the
DAV, which is a 1.2 million-member organization dedicated to
building better lives for America's disabled veterans and their
families; a disabled veteran himself, he sustained combat wounds
that included serious facial burns and the loss of his right hand
and left arm during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Barrera earned a
bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Mary's University and a
master's degree in guidance and counseling at Sul Ross State
University; he was a member of the faculty of Del Rio High School, a
juvenile probation counselor, and director of the family support
center at Laughlin Air Force Base; today, he conducts motivational
presentations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Honored for his many accomplishments, this esteemed
Texan earned the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, and
Vietnam Service Medal; in addition, he is the recipient of the 1998
Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year award from the DAV, the
1997 Outstanding Employee with a Disability Award from the U.S.
Department of Defense, and the State of Texas Disabled Veteran of
the Year Award in 1990 and 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barrera is devoted to his wife, Maricelia, and
his three children and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Barrera is a strong and inspiring advocate for
our nation's military personnel and veterans, and it is a pleasure
to honor him for his exceptional service in their behalf; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Roberto Barrera, chair of the Disabled
American Veterans, and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.