By Gutierrez H.R. No. 835
77R9950 WMS-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Marine Jorge A. Morin
1-2 of McAllen were deeply saddened by his untimely passing on April 8,
1-3 2000, at the age of 21; and
1-4 WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan tragically lost his
1-5 life, along with 18 of his comrades, when the experimental aircraft
1-6 he was on duty in crashed in Arizona; and
1-7 WHEREAS, A graduate of Nikki Rowe High School, Mr. Morin was
1-8 the school mascot during his senior year; he also attended four
1-9 years of ROTC and fulfilled a life-long dream when he was accepted
1-10 into the U.S. Marine Corps; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have young men
1-12 and women whose love of country leads them to military service, but
1-13 the death of this fine young soldier is a reminder that the
1-14 preservation of freedom is not without cost; Mr. Morin's passing
1-15 was a tremendous loss to his family, friends, and fellow marines,
1-16 but his remarkable spirit will live on in the hearts of the many
1-17 whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now,
1-18 therefore, be it
1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jorge A. Morin and
1-21 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
1-22 parents, Celia Morin and Cecilio Cano; to his brothers and sister,
1-23 Larry Morin, Jaime Morin, and Liza Ann Morin; and to the many other
1-24 relatives and friends of this courageous young man; and, be it
2-1 further
2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-3 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
2-4 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jorge A.
2-5 Morin.