H.R. No. 1372
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Jose Manuel Flores Jr. of
Uvalde on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10, brought an unimaginable
loss to the family and friends of this beloved young boy; and
WHEREAS, Jose Flores Jr. was born on November 10, 2011, to
Alyssa Mae Rodriguez and Jose Manuel Flores; his devoted family
included his stepmother, Cynthia Herrera, and he was a doting
brother to his five siblings, Jayden, Jayce, John, Andrea, and San
Juana; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his helpfulness around the house, Jose
assisted in various tasks, including caring for his infant brother;
in keeping with his desire to be of service to others, he dreamed of
growing up to become a police officer; he was an honor roll student
at his school, and in his free time, he enjoyed playing baseball and
video games; and
WHEREAS, Although his time with them was all too brief, Jose
Flores Jr. enriched the lives of his loved ones immeasurably, and he
will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jose Manuel
Flores Jr. and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his parents, Jose Manuel Flores and Alyssa Mae
Rodriguez; to his stepmother, Cynthia Herrera; to his brothers,
Jayden Alexander Flores, Jayce Axel Flores, and John Andrew Silva;
to his sisters, Andrea Herrera and San Juana Silva; to his
grandparents, Pedro Flores and Concepcion Escamilla; to his other
relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde and
beyond 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 Jose Flores
Jr.
King of Uvalde
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1372 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House