SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 459
In Memory
of
Joseph Banales
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Joseph Gerard Banales on
April 15, 2023, at the age of 22, has brought an incalculable loss
to the family and friends of this beloved young man; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 15, 2000, to Margarito Banales
III and Frances Szabo, Joseph Banales grew up with the
companionship of his twin sister, Gabriella, and his brothers,
Krisztofer, Nickolas, and Matthew; he attended Catholic school
until moving with his family to Germany, where he graduated
with honors from Ramstein High School; he excelled as a
saxophonist in the St. Anthony High School Jazz Band and also
competed in numerous drill team and rifle team events while in
high school; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Mr. Banales was
enrolled as a student at the University of the Incarnate Word in
San Antonio; in addition to being in the nursing program and
serving as a senator in the student government, he was a
contracted cadet in the ROTC program and was on track to be
commissioned into the U.S. Army as a nurse in December 2023; and
WHEREAS, In pursuing a military career in nursing, this
patriotic young man was following in the footsteps of his parents
and oldest brother, who served as army nurses, and of his other
siblings, who have all been active in the military and reserve;
he enjoyed being part of a close-knit family, and his
relationship with his girlfriend, Amy Bonilla, was a source of
much happiness to him; and
WHEREAS, Although Joseph Banales will be greatly missed,
his loved ones will forever cherish their memories of his
kindness, his devotion to his faith and his country, and the
joy and laughter that he brought into their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joseph Gerard
Banales and extend heartfelt condolences to all 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Joseph Banales.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate