Bill Text: TX HR1961 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1961 (Prior Session Legislation)

TX State Legislature page for HR1961

Bill Title: In memory of Gilberto Trejo of Rio Grande City.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-04 - Reported enrolled [HR1961 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1961-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1961



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Gilberto Trejo of Rio Grande City on April 23, 2020, at
	the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Cosme Trejo and Rosenda Molina, Gilberto
	Trejo was born in Mission on June 18, 1931; he lost his parents at an
	early age and was raised by his grandmother, Beatriz Garza, and his
	uncle, Viterbo Molina; coming of age during the Korean War, he
	enlisted in the U.S. Army, and near the end of the conflict, he and
	his platoon were held captive for several months; he subsequently
	endured a long convalescence in the hospital; highly decorated for
	his bravery, he attained the rank of master sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Trejo went on to work as a building contractor
	for two decades, and after completing his bachelor's degree in
	mathematics at Texas A&M University, he taught in the Rio Grande
	City Consolidated Independent School District for 28 years; deeply
	patriotic, he was commander of local Disabled American Veterans and
	Veterans of Foreign War posts and led hundreds of burial ceremonies
	for Starr County veterans; in 2013, the Korean War Marker located at
	the county courthouse annex was dedicated to him, honoring his
	heroism and service; and
	WHEREAS, In 1955, Mr. Trejo married the former Ernestina
	Hernandez, and they raised six children, Gilberto, Evangelina,
	Adalberto, Baudilia, Heberto, and Humberto; eventually, their
	treasured family grew to include 16 grandchildren and 16
	great-grandchildren; Mr. Trejo provided a beautiful soundtrack for
	all their lives, playing guitar and singing Latin ballads in his
	free time; in retirement, he enjoyed applying his math skills to the
	lottery and attending senior center activities with his wife; and
	WHEREAS, Gilberto Trejo was a brave soldier, a caring husband
	and father, and a leader in his community, and the contributions he
	made in each of these roles will long inspire all those who were
	fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilberto Trejo and
	extend sincere 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 House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gilberto
	Trejo.

	Guillen

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1961 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House