SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793
In Memory
of
Jose M. Lopez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life and service of Sergeant Jose M. Lopez, who
died May 16, 2005, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Jose Lopez was born June 1, 1912; he grew up in
Brownsville with his uncle after losing his parents at a young
age; he learned the value of hard work by taking jobs to help
support his new family; he married Emilia Herrera, and they
enjoyed 62 years of marriage together; and
WHEREAS, Soon after the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Lopez
enlisted in the United States Army; on December 17, 1944, while
under heavy enemy fire during the Battle of the Bulge, he
disregarded his own safety and moved his heavy machine gun
multiple times to prevent German troops from overwhelming his
unit's position; and
WHEREAS, In the face of advancing tanks and numerically
superior forces, he continued to move his machine gun where it
would best support his unit; he is credited with killing more than
100 enemy soldiers and with almost singlehandedly keeping his unit
from being overrun; in recognition of his courage and intrepidity,
he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration given to
a member of the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to Brownsville, and his
service has been commemorated with a statue in his likeness in
Brownsville'sVeteransPark;inaddition,thecitizensof
Mission honored his extraordinary acts of heroism by naming a
park and a street in his honor; and
WHEREAS, A shining example of a true American hero,
Sergeant Lopez is a part of the long line of brave men and women
whose courage and sacrifice have left an indelible mark on this
state and nation; he has left behind memories that will be
treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of
Sergeant Jose M. Lopez; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of gratitude and respect and that
when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Jose M. Lopez.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate