78R6043 MDM-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 394



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Diego Isaias Natera of El 
Paso on February 11, 2003, at the age of 18, has brought a tragic 
loss to his family and many friends, and it is most fitting that we 
honor his memory at this time; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Mexico, he grew up in El Paso, the 
youngest of his family's three children, and recently, this proud 
young man had passed the requirements to become a United States 
citizen; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Natera was a graduate of Riverside High School, 
where he was a member of the football and track teams, and, 
possessed of a kind heart and compassionate nature, he contributed 
greatly to the betterment of his community as an enthusiastic 
volunteer; and
	WHEREAS, While pursuing a degree in criminal justice at The 
University of Texas at El Paso, this outstanding young Texan was a 
member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and a freshman cheerleader; 
and
	WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say good-bye 
to one so young, it is comforting to know that, while his time here 
was all too brief, Mr. Natera will long be remembered as a man of  
honor and integrity by the many people who knew and admired him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Diego Isaias Natera and 
extend sincere sympathy to his parents, Justo and Ernestina Natera; 
to his siblings, Daniel and Judith Natera; to his brother-in-law, 
Julio C. Gonzalez; to his sister-in-law, Blanca E. Barragan; to his 
niece and nephew, Jeannine and Jahir Gonzalez; and to the other 
relatives and many friends of this fine young man; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Diego 
Isaias Natera.