SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jose Noe Mendez on the grand occasion of his 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished military veteran honorably
served the nation during World War II, and he is noted for his
wisdom, warmth, and generous spirit and is a respected and
admired citizen of Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Jose Mendez was born in Tampico, Mexico, on April
27, 1925, and he grew up in Duval County, where he learned the
value of hard work and dedication working with livestock and
selling animal hides; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez was called to serve in World War II,
and he spent many months valiantly defending the Allied Forces on
the front lines of such historic events as the Battle of the
Bulge, Hurtgen Forest, and operations in Central Europe; and
WHEREAS, Galvanized by the comrades he fought alongside
during the war, Mr. Mendez committed himself to serving as an
advocate for veterans' rights, and throughout the previous eight
decades, he has worked to serve and unify people in his community
and country; he is an esteemed citizen and a beloved and
respected longtime resident of Corpus Christi, and he has
contributed to his community through such endeavors as
cofounding the Westside Business Association and serving as a
city planning commissioner; and
WHEREAS, A treasured Texan, Jose Mendez has witnessed many
historic events during his lifetime, and there is much to be
learned from the wisdom he has gained over the years; his 100th
year of life is an occasion for much rejoicing among his family
and friends, and his loved ones gathered on April 25, 2025, to
share in celebrating this important milestone in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Jose Noe Mendez on his many
accomplishments and extend to him congratulations and best
wishes on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as a memento of this special day.
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate