H.R. No. 466
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of John A. Lopez of Mission on July 20,
2020, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mission, Johnny Lopez was born to
Fernando and Sila Lopez on October 20, 1954, and he grew up with the
companionship of two older brothers; following his graduation from
Mission High School in 1972, he continued his education at The
University of Texas-Pan American, where he earned a bachelor's
degree in kinesiology and was a member of Phi Kappa Theta
fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez initially worked as a teacher and coach at
Brewster School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School
District; in 1978, he transitioned to a career in law enforcement
and joined the U.S. Border Patrol, serving at stations in
Harlingen, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Mercedes/Weslaco; he retired
in 2004 at the rank of patrol agent in charge, after a distinguished
tenure of 27 years; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Mr. Lopez served on the
City of Mission Housing Committee and as a board member for the
Shary Municipal Golf Course; moreover, he was a candidate for the
Mission City Council Place 2 seat at the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lopez benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Otila, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than four decades; he was the proud
father of three children, John, Jeannette, and Jaclyn, and he was
further blessed with two grandchildren, Joslyn and Khloe; a devoted
family man, he coached his children's sports teams when they were
young, and he went on to mentor his granddaughters in golf; in his
leisure hours, he enjoyed hunting; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Johnny Lopez
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John A. Lopez and
extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Johnny
Lopez.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 466 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House