SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40


In Memory

of

Hector R. Perez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Staff Sergeant 
Hector R. Perez, who died July 24, 2003, at the age of 40; and

	WHEREAS, Sergeant Perez was killed in action north of
Al Hawd, Iraq, when a military convoy he was in came under fire; 
he was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 
101st Airborne Division, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was 
serving in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

	WHEREAS, He was a member of the Screaming Eagles, an
elite airborne unit of brave men who lead the way in difficult, 
dangerous, and vital missions; he put his life on the line 
defending our nation's ideals and was an honorable and courageous 
patriot who fought and died for his country; and

	WHEREAS, A graduate of Ray High School in Corpus Christi, 
Hector Perez was beloved by his family and community, and he was 
respected for his many accomplishments; noted for his talent as a 
chef, he enjoyed making tamales for his family at Christmas and 
preparing special meals for the men under his command, especially 
on holidays, such as Thanksgiving; and

	WHEREAS, Hector Perez lived his life to the fullest and was 
a devoted husband and father, and he leaves behind memories that 
will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Staff Sergeant Hector R. Perez:
his wife, Elisa Esparza Perez; his daughters, Marla Katrina Perez, 
Elisa Rene Perez, and Jacqueline Lillian Perez; his father, 
Esequiel S. Perez; his sisters, Sandra P. Vasquez, Rosa Anna P. Garza,
Yolanda P. Rodriguez, and Debra Perez; and his brothers,
Joel Perez and Esequiel Perez, Jr.; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
Staff Sergeant Hector R. Perez.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 23, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate