Bill Text: TX HR47 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Master Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello (Ret.) of San Antonio.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR47 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR47-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 47

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The loved ones of retired U.S. Marine Corps Master
Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello of San Antonio are mourning his
untimely death on June 8, 2016, at the age of 42; and
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Buentello was spending an afternoon
at the park with his family when he saw two teenagers being swept
into the current of a nearby dam; in his final act of heroism, he
jumped into the rushing waters, saving the lives of the young
people, but ultimately sacrificing his own; and
WHEREAS, The son of Raul and Yolanda Buentello, Rodney
Buentello was born on June 27, 1973, and graduated from John Jay
High School; he joined the marines, like his father before him, and
went on to dedicate 20 years of exemplary service to his country,
including three combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan; among
numerous honors earned throughout his military career, the
decorated veteran was awarded two Purple Hearts; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the marines,
Mr. Buentello joined the staff at John Jay High, where he worked as
an in-school-suspension instructional assistant and volunteered
his time to coach football and track; and
WHEREAS, Of all his achievements, Mr. Buentello was most
proud of his role as father to three sons, Ryan, Roman, and Sage,
and husband to his beloved wife, Lisa; and
WHEREAS, Rodney Buentello demonstrated an unwavering
devotion to the well-being of others right up until his final
moments, and though his loved ones mourn his tragic loss, they can
take comfort in their precious memories of his courage, generosity,
and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of retired Master
Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello and extend deepest condolences to his
family and friends; 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 Rodney
Buentello.
Murr
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 47 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 21, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House