H.R. No. 113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family and friends of U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe
Hernandez of Weslaco, who died in the service of his nation on June
17, 2017, at the age of 26; and
WHEREAS, The son of Virginia Yolanda Hernandez Lozano, Noe
Hernandez was born on December 17, 1990; while a student at Weslaco
High School, he distinguished himself as a cadet in the school's
Army JROTC battalion; and
WHEREAS, A first-generation American, Noe Hernandez was
guided by a deep love of country in all that he did; he enlisted in
the U.S. Navy after his 2009 graduation and was stationed at the
time of his passing in Japan, where he lived with his wife, Dora,
and their son, Leon; remembered by his family and friends as a
humble, kind, and cheerful man, he was also known for his steadfast
devotion to his faith, which provided him with great strength and
comfort; and
WHEREAS, Serving his country with courage, honor, and
selfless dedication, Noe Hernandez embodied the very spirit of
patriotism throughout his life, and all those who had the good
fortune to know him will forever carry him close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Dora
L. Hernandez; to his son, Leon E. Hernandez; to his mother, Virginia
Yolanda Hernandez Lozano; to his siblings, Jorge Hernandez and
Mireya H. Alvarez; to his aunt, Rosa Guzman; 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 Noe
Hernandez.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 113 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House