H.R. No. 573
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Atascosa County constable Preciliano
Medina on October 10, 2019, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, "Percy" Medina was born in San Antonio on
January 12, 1953, to Preciliano Medina Sr. and Evalina Leija, and
he grew up with six siblings, Patricia, Teresa, Diana, Michael,
John David, and Phyllis; he attended Harlandale High School, and in
1978, he opened Medina Electric Motor Repair in Pleasanton, which
he owned and operated for more than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Medina was appointed the Precinct 1
constable of Atascosa County, and for nearly two decades, he served
his fellow citizens with dignity and respect, always greeting
people with a smile, a handshake, and a kind word; he earned an
associate's degree at St. Philip's College, and he taught at Palo
Alto College, where he started a scholarship program for families
in need; a man of faith, he belonged to the Holy Name Society and
taught catechism at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in
Leming; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Medina enjoyed the love and support of his wife,
Roberta, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage of 46 years; the
couple were blessed with four children, Erica, Priscilla, Gabriel,
and Mark, who carry on and continue to expand his scholarship award
program; their family later grew to include eight grandchildren,
Joseph, Andrew, Samuel, Lucas, Emery, Hailey, Copeland, and
Kinsley; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Percy Medina earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Preciliano Medina
and extend heartfelt condolences to his loved ones; 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 Percy
Medina.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 573 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House