Bill Text: TX HR904 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Francisco Barrientes of Edinburg for his service to his nation and his community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-24 - Reported enrolled [HR904 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR904-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 904 | ||
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| WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, former U.S. Army Sergeant | ||
| Francisco Barrientes has devoted his best efforts to his country | ||
| and his community, and he is truly deserving of special | ||
| recognition; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Edinburg in 1947, Mr. Barrientes graduated | ||
| from high school and entered the U.S. Army in 1968; from January to | ||
| July 1969, he fought on behalf of his nation in Vietnam, where he | ||
| was wounded twice, the second time severely; during his deployment | ||
| to Vietnam he earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for | ||
| meritorious service in a combat zone, and he ended his military | ||
| service at the rank of sergeant; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After a long and difficult recovery from his | ||
| injuries, this brave Texan returned to Edinburg, where he has lived | ||
| a full and rich life with his wife, Martha, and their three | ||
| children, Leonel Eduardo, Jose Francisco, and Lucy Marie; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of profound religious faith, Mr. Barrientes | ||
| has been a leading member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg | ||
| since 1971; over the years, he has coordinated the altar services | ||
| and catechism classes and helped the priest oversee the church's | ||
| various programs and events; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Francisco Barrientes has likewise dedicated more | ||
| than 21,000 hours of volunteer service to the Edinburg Independent | ||
| School District, working with students in groups or individually, | ||
| helping with PTA fund-raising events, and assisting with myriad | ||
| campus tasks, as well as taking part in the district's Veterans Day | ||
| programs; in addition, he has given freely of his time and energies | ||
| to the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Edinburg | ||
| Pony Baseball League; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Repeatedly honored for his work, Mr. Barrientes has | ||
| been awarded a certificate of recognition from the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives, and he has been named a Hero for Children by the | ||
| Texas State Board of Education; in 2007, the Edinburg ISD named | ||
| Francisco Barrientes Middle School in his honor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Committed to the belief that he was permitted to | ||
| survive the war in Vietnam for a reason, Francisco Barrientes has | ||
| triumphed over injury and hardship to lead a fulfilling and | ||
| purposeful life dedicated to his family, his faith, and his | ||
| community, and he has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to | ||
| all who know him; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commend former U.S. Army Sergeant Francisco | ||
| Barrientes for his outstanding, lifelong record of service to his | ||
| nation and his community and extend to him sincere best wishes for | ||
| continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Barrientes as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Canales | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 904 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
