87R13727 JGH-D
By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 710
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bonnie Soria Najera of El Paso has demonstrated
remarkable courage and compassion by advocating for public health
measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the face of unimaginable
personal loss; and
WHEREAS, The District 7 trustee of El Paso Community College,
Ms. Najera has lost six family members to the deadly disease; in May
of 2020, her mother, Rosie Soria, contracted COVID-19 and was
hospitalized, and shortly thereafter, Ms. Najera's father, Leo
Soria, was diagnosed with the disease and placed in a different
hospital; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Soria died within weeks of each other,
and they were buried together; in July 2020, Ms. Najera herself
suffered a severe bout of the virus, requiring several days of
hospitalization, and by November 2020, she had lost four more
family members to COVID-19, including two aunts, an uncle, and her
cousin; and
WHEREAS, Because of her tragic personal experience,
Ms. Najera has become a powerful advocate for practicing
appropriate public safety measures during the pandemic; in social
media posts and in an appearance on Good Morning America, she has
spoken out about the need for the public to wear face masks, to
maintain social distancing, and to avoid large gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Texans have suffered tremendous hardship and loss
during this global health crisis, and by sharing her story with the
public, Bonnie Najera has demonstrated remarkable fortitude and
concern for others, in the hope of saving her fellow Texans from the
pain and grief she has endured; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bonnie Soria Najera for her advocacy of
public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend to
her sincere condolences on the loss of her loved ones; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Najera as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.