By Reyna of Bexar H.R. No. 1341 75R17526 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The death of Alec Michael Salinas on May 7, 1997, 1-2 brought a tremendous loss to the family and friends of this special 1-3 little boy, and the members of the Texas House of Representatives 1-4 join them in mourning his passing; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born February 4, 1994, Alec was blessed with a 1-6 bright smile and a warm personality, and he captured the hearts of 1-7 all who were fortunate to know him; in his courageous fight against 1-8 his illness, Alec benefited tremendously from the love and support 1-9 of his family and many friends, and in return he brought great joy 1-10 into their lives; and 1-11 WHEREAS, One of Alec's fondest dreams was to go to Disney 1-12 World to see Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse, and thanks to the 1-13 generosity of the Fort Worth community, his loved ones were able to 1-14 make this dream come true; his godmother, Cristina LaValley, and 1-15 aunt, RoseMary Camacho, held raffles to cover expenses for the 1-16 trip, and one compassionate donor anonymously provided the family 1-17 with a $600 certificate to cover airfare; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, this remarkable child displayed 1-19 resilience, determination, and strength beyond his years, thus 1-20 proving that the mightiest of spirits can exist in the smallest of 1-21 bodies; in recognition of his valor and courage in facing his 1-22 illness, he was awarded the Purple Heart; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Although his time with us was much too brief, Alec 1-24 Michael Salinas was a cherished and welcome presence in this world, 2-1 and though we must bid him a reluctant farewell, his memory will 2-2 endure forever in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he 2-3 touched; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alec Michael Salinas 2-6 and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-7 parents, Daniel Morin Salinas and Lucinda Salinas; to his brother, 2-8 Erek Daniel Salinas; to his grandfather, David Salinas, and his 2-9 wife Ramona Salinas; to his grandmother, Victoria Jimenez; to his 2-10 godparents, Timothy and Cristina LaValley; to his aunts and uncles, 2-11 David Salinas, Jr., Elida Gonzales, Estella Lucio, Elisa Martinez, 2-12 Rachel Juarez, Michael Salinas, Ray Martinez, Crissy Martinez, 2-13 Roger Salinas, J. C. Salinas, Juan Jimenez, RoseMary Camacho, 2-14 Catalina Santanna, Peter Jimenez, Luis Jimenez, Virginia Juarez, 2-15 Leticia Martinez, and Michael Jimenez; and to all the relatives and 2-16 friends of this beloved child; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-19 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-20 Alec Michael Salinas.