H.R. No. 1461
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the death of
Officer Jonathan Keith Molina of the El Paso Police Department on
October 5, 2012, at the age of 29; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Molina was born in El Paso to Hussim Weaver
and Mauricio Molina, Sr.; the youngest of three children, he played
football for Austin High School and enjoyed a friendly rivalry with
his brother and sister, who attended Bowie High; and
WHEREAS, After graduating in 2002, Officer Molina answered
his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps,
serving tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq; he then returned
home to serve his community as a member of the El Paso Police
Department, and during his four years as a peace officer, he earned
the respect and admiration of his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, A devoted son and brother, Jonathan Molina found his
purpose in serving his nation and the city he loved, and though his
life ended far too soon, his legacy of loyalty, honor, and
dedication to duty will remain to inspire and comfort all who knew
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan Keith
Molina and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his mother, Hussim Weaver; to his father, Mauricio Molina, Sr.;
to his sister, Jessica Molina; to his brother, Mauricio Molina; and
to his other relatives and 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 Officer
Jonathan Molina.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1461 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House