H.R. No. 203 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Martha Elisa Mendez of Dallas on January 23, 2020, at the age of 21, has brought an immeasurable loss to the many people who loved her; and WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on March 13, 1998, to Dominga and Enrique Mendez, Martha Mendez grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Enrique and Jorge; a proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, she was taking classes at Eastfield College at the time of her passing; she had already succeeded in establishing herself as an entrepreneur, serving as the co-owner of M&N Treats; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mendez was an animal lover who enjoyed baking, painting, and spending time with her friends and family; her passion for travel led her to many destinations, including the states of California, Colorado, and Florida and the cities of New York, Mexico City, Guanajuato, San Luis, and Cabo San Lucas; free-spirited and fun-loving, she was further blessed with a kind heart and an unfailing ability to see the best in everyone; and WHEREAS, Martha Mendez was a ray of light in the lives of all those who held her dear, and though her passing has brought immense sorrow, she has left behind a legacy of love that will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Martha Elisa Mendez and extend profound condolences to the members of her family: to her parents, Dominga and Enrique Mendez; to her brothers, Enrique and Jorge Mendez; to her grandparents, Delfina and Camerino Lira and Laurencia Loera de Mendez; to her aunts, uncles, and cousins; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Martha Mendez. Neave ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 203 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House