H.R. No. 103
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Cody Ryan Perez of Corpus
Christi suffered an immeasurable loss with his death on August 13,
2023, at the age of 29; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on December 3, 1993, Cody
Perez was the son of Cynthia Perez; he was raised with the help of
his mother's family and later formed a relationship with his
brother, Fermin; passionate about baseball from an early age, he
played shortstop for the Trojans at Foy H. Moody High School, and he
graduated 10th in his class in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Perez went on to attend New Mexico Junior
College on a full baseball scholarship, and he continued his
baseball career and education at Coastal Bend College, earning an
Associate of Science degree in Kinesiology; at Texas A&M
International University, he was a member of the Dustdevils
baseball team and received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Kinesiology with a minor in Biology; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Mr. Perez embarked on a career in education
at Bishop High School; a gifted mentor, he excelled in teaching
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and in coaching football and
baseball; along the way, he earned a Master's degree in Educational
Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at
Arlington, and he also began working toward his Administrative
certification; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his smile and his sense of humor,
Mr. Perez enjoyed engaging in friendly competition; he was an avid
supporter of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, and he was
devoted to his Labradoodle, Dansby James; and
WHEREAS, Cody Perez touched the lives of everyone around him
in ways beyond measure, and although he is profoundly missed, he
will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Cody Ryan Perez and extend sincere condolences to all those 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 Cody Perez.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 103 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House