Bill Text: TX HR1139 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1139 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Jose Noe Mendez on the occasion of his recognition by Chapter 598 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-12 - Reported enrolled [HR1139 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1139-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1139



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The heroic military service of Jose Noe Mendez was
	recognized by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military Order of
	the Purple Heart at a ceremony aboard the USS Lexington in Corpus
	Christi on February 28, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, One of our nation's highest military commendations,
	the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who
	have been wounded or killed in combat; the Military Order of the
	Purple Heart is a veterans organization founded in 1932 that draws
	its membership from individuals who have received the medal; and
	WHEREAS, Purple Heart recipient Jose Noe Mendez served his
	nation in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army, and he was
	wounded in action on February 5, 1945; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez was one of 16 living Purple Heart
	recipients who were recognized at the ceremony in Corpus Christi,
	along with two others who lost their lives in the line of duty;
	among those paying tribute to the honorees were Brigadier General
	James Mobley, Vietnam veteran J. R. Pena, and the color guard of the
	W. B. Ray High School Naval Junior ROTC; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to Jose
	Noe Mendez for putting himself in harm's way to defend our freedom,
	and his selfless efforts are a source of inspiration for all who
	know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Jose Noe Mendez on the occasion of his
	recognition by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military Order
	of the Purple Heart and commend him for his sacrifice in behalf of
	our nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Mendez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Herrero

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1139 was adopted by the House on April
	6, 2017, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House