79S11122 JNC-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 369



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rafael Hernando III of El Paso is an outstanding 
Texan who has been recognized by the Socorro Independent School 
District with a school named for him; and
	WHEREAS, A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Hernando 
served the U.S. Army as a Specialist with Company A, 5th Battalion, 
7th Cavalry Regiment; his courage and determination in battle 
earned him a host of accolades, including the Bronze Star Medal, Air 
Medal, and Purple Heart, to name but a few; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, he has been a vital leader in El 
Paso's veteran community, helping to organize the local Paralyzed 
Veterans of America and the Wheel Chair Sports Organization for 
Vietnam Veterans, serving as commander of AGIF of Greater El Paso, 
and assisting in the reactivation of the American G.I. Forum of 
Greater El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hernando has also given of his time and talents 
to the Socorro ISD, where he has worked as an after school program 
coordinator, and to his children's softball, t-ball, and baseball 
teams, which he has coached with great pride and enthusiasm; and
	WHEREAS, Rafael Hernando has made a positive difference in 
the lives of countless Texans, and it is indeed appropriate to take 
this opportunity to honor him for his long and accomplished record 
of service to others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Rafael Hernando III 
for his service to his country and community and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hernando as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.