SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11





In Memory



of



Henry F. Molina



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 

commemorates the life of Henry F. Molina, who died September 21, 2003,

at the age of 55; and

	WHEREAS, Henry Molina was active in South Texas politics 

for many years; he made history in Karnes County by running for 

county judge as a Republican and Mexican-American in an election 

that had a record turnout; and

	WHEREAS, Henry was born July 15, 1948, in Hobson, Texas, to 

Andres S. Molina and Dora Fernandez Molina; he graduated with 

honors from Karnes City High School in 1966; and

	WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Henry joined 

the United States Army Reserve and served as a procurement 

officer; he later became a well-known and well-respected 

weatherman in Laredo and San Antonio; and

	WHEREAS, Henry Molina was a member of many organizations in 

the Mexican-American community, including the League of United 

Latin American Citizens, Target 90 and the Fiesta Commission; he 

served as the president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of 

Commerce and was vice president of the Texas Association of 

Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce; and

	WHEREAS, Henry was a man of generosity and strength of 

character, and his wisdom, warmth and valued counsel will not be 

forgotten by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the family of Henry F. Molina:  his son,

Rob Martinez; his mother, Dora Fernandez Molina; his sister,

Darlene Adams; his brothers, Gary Molina and Jerry Molina; and 

his many other beloved relatives; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

the members of 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 Henry F. Molina.

                                                                       Zaffirini









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on July 26, 2005, by a 

rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate