87R8803 BK-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Beloved teacher and band director Hector M. Cantu of
the San Diego Independent School District passed away in January
2021 at the age of 50; and
WHEREAS, The son of Eloy and Grace Cantu, Hector Cantu grew up
with a sister, Ilize; he developed a passion for music as a child,
and he joined the marching band at Premont High School, where he
graduated in 1989; inspired to pursue a teaching career, he was
employed by Premont ISD for 15 years before transferring to San
Diego ISD; for the past six years, he served that district as
assistant band director and head mariachi director, and he was
proud to see his mariachi students excel in contests and eventually
triumph at the state level in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cantu had a warm rapport with all his students,
who affectionately called him "Mr. Sir"; beloved for his smile, his
jokes, and his unwavering support and encouragement, he was
selected as the Amazing Teacher for May 2019; and
WHEREAS, While working in Premont, Mr. Cantu met Melissa
Hidalgo, a fellow teacher, and they exchanged wedding vows in March
2020; in addition to his wife, Mr. Cantu was blessed with two sons,
Jacob and Michael, and a daughter, Michelle; and
WHEREAS, Hector Cantu had a positive and lasting influence in
the lives of countless young Texans over the course of his career,
and he will forever hold a special 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 Hector M. Cantu and
extend profound condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Melissa Hidalgo; to his children, Jacob Elijah Cantu and his
wife, Raelynn Pena, Michael Tamez, and Michelle Renee Cantu; to his
parents, Eloy and Grace Cantu; to his sister, Ilize Shimel Cantu;
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 Hector
Cantu.