87S20559 CJM-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 41
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Clemente Rocha III, a dedicated and
well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, who passed away on November 18, 2020, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rocha enjoyed a rewarding career with the
Windham School District that spanned 25 years; he served as a
vocational teacher at the Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail, where
he taught classes in computer aided drafting; in his leisure time,
he delighted in playing golf, listening to music, barbecuing, and
building model planes; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep faith, Mr. Rocha considered his
wife, Yvette, and his daughters, Cassandra and Crystal, to be his
greatest blessings; among his many achievements, he received the
2008-2009 Lane Murray Excellence in Teaching Award from the Windham
School District in recognition of his steadfast commitment to his
students and to the highest standards of his profession; and
WHEREAS, Clemente Rocha faithfully and ably performed his
duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Clemente Rocha III and extend deepest sympathy to his family,
friends, and colleagues; 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 Clemente
Rocha.