H.R. No. 1387
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde, who passed away on
May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Rojelio Torres was born in Uvalde on December 6,
2011, to Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; he grew up with the
companionship of two sisters, Sara and Mary, and a brother,
Federico, and he was surrounded by the love of many grandparents,
aunts, uncles, and cousins as well; and
WHEREAS, An outgoing and kind-hearted young boy, Rojelio was
always smiling and eager to help others; he enjoyed being outdoors
and pursued a number of hobbies; among his favorites were playing
football and video games; and
WHEREAS, Although Rojelio Torres is greatly missed, his loved
ones were blessed beyond measure by his presence in their lives, and
they will forever carry his memory close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rojelio Fernandez
Torres and extend profound condolences to the members of his
family: to his parents, Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; to
his grandparents, Evadulia Fernandez, Jose Alfredo Orta and
Veronica Ibarra, and Teresa Barboza; to his great-grandparents,
Teresa Cabello and Rogelio De Leon; to his siblings, Sara Lee
Torres, Mary Fernandez Torres, and Federico Orta Torres III; to his
aunts, Precious Perez and her husband, Daniel Arredondo, Eoudulia
Orta and her husband, Isal Sanchez, and Veronica Orta; 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 Rojelio
Fernandez Torres.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1387 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House