89R27271 KRT-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1039
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on
March 30, 2025, with the passing of Arthur Teneyuca Moreno of
Austin at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Geronima and Amalio Moreno, Art Moreno
was born on May 17, 1944, and he grew up on the south side of San
Antonio; after graduating from Harlandale High School, he joined
the U.S. Navy, circumnavigating the globe three times during his
four years of dedicated service; he then attended St. Mary's
University, where he was involved in the Civil Rights Movement and
voter registration advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career in human resources,
Mr. Moreno worked for four administrations of Texas governors, the
Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Department of Health;
active in his community, he was a charter member of the Greater
Southwest Optimist Club and a founder of the National Hispanic
Institute; in his leisure time, he enjoyed listening to Tejano
music; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Moreno took great pride in his
cherished family; he shared a rewarding marriage of 52 years with
his wife, Gloria, and he was a devoted father to their three
daughters, Leticia, Victoria, and Gabriela; over the years, he
became a loving "Pipo" to eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Art Moreno brings great sadness
to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Arthur Teneyuca
Moreno and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his wife, Gloria Mayo-Moreno; to his daughters, Leticia
Caballero and her husband, Frank, Victoria Herrera and her husband,
Jorge, and Gabriela Saenz and her husband, Aaron; to his
grandchildren, Frankie, Lucas, and Sara Caballero, Ilan,
Alejandra, and Carolina Herrera, and Mateo and Tomas Saenz; to
Maryanne Serna, Joanne Cavazos, Rosalinda Garcia, and Irma Moreno;
and to his numerous nephews, nieces, and friends; 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 Art Moreno.