SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 304
In Memory
of
David G. Noyola
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of David G.
Noyola, who died February 7, 2019, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Born December 28, 1957, David Noyola grew up in
the Molina neighborhood of Corpus Christi, and he had a
productive and rewarding life as a steadfast Westside community
advocate and a champion for the city's underserved; and
WHEREAS, David earned the respect of his fellow citizens
while working as a young civic leader in local elections; he went
on to become a celebrated Tejano radio show host and a Corpus
Christi city councilman, and he later served as the Nueces County
Commissioner for Precinct 2; and
WHEREAS, During his career in public service, David
successfully advocated for infrastructural and recreational
improvements that greatly improved the quality of life for
residents and created new opportunities for the disenfranchised;
he was a champion for juvenile justice, and his many civic
accomplishments include honoring veterans by establishing the
Molina Veterans Park; he also was an advocate for paying tribute
to Selena, the Tejano legend, and due to his efforts, the
auditorium at the American Bank Center was named Selena
Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, David Noyola was a caring, passionate,
unflinching civic leader who helped Corpus Christi to become a
more vibrant, equitable, and culturally diverse place in which to
live, and he will long be remembered and appreciated for his
invaluable work on behalf of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of David G. Noyola; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of David Noyola.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate