Bill Text: TX SR298 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of the life of Preciliano Medina.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-13 - Reported enrolled [SR298 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR298-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Preciliano Medina | ||
| 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, and their family later grew to | ||
| include six grandchildren, Joseph, Andrew, Samuel, Lucas, Emery, | ||
| and Hailey; 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| 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 Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Percy Medina. | ||
| Flores | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 13, 2023, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
