Bill Text: TX HR293 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 293 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Duval County judge Gilbert N. Saenz.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-26 - Reported enrolled [HR293 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR293-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 293



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Duval County lost an esteemed leader
	with the death of the Honorable Gilbert N. Saenz on October 16,
	2021; and
	WHEREAS, Gilbert Saenz graduated from The University of Texas
	School of Law in 2002, and he worked as a licensed criminal defense
	and personal injury lawyer in Freer for 19 years; he was elected
	Duval County judge in 2018, and his many responsibilities included
	overseeing the commissioners court, participating in the county
	election board, and maintaining the county's expenditures; and
	WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Judge Saenz was
	actively involved in VFW Post No. 8931 in San Diego, Texas; in
	addition, he was a lifetime member of America's Last Patrol Ranch;
	and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Saenz enjoyed the love
	and support of his wife, Savannah Smith, and he took great pride in
	his two daughters, Ariza Talip Saenz and Braylynn Lewis Saenz; and
	WHEREAS, Gilbert Saenz earned the respect and admiration of
	innumerable people over the course of his career in public service,
	and his contributions to Duval County will be remembered for years
	to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Judge Gilbert N. Saenz and extend heartfelt sympathy to his many
	friends and 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 Gilbert
	Saenz.

	Guillen

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 293 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House