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By: Hernandez H.R. No. 439
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, State Representative Joe E. Moreno, a greatly
esteemed member of the Texas House of Representatives, was lost to
his loved ones and the State of Texas far too soon when he died on
May 6, 2005, and on the first anniversary of his passing, his family
and friends are celebrating the life of this remarkable man; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the legislature in 1998,
Representative Moreno took tremendous joy in public service and was
deeply devoted to his community; a Houston native and a resident of
Denver Harbor, he belonged to Resurrection Catholic Church, held
membership in the Harris County Tejano Democrats and LULAC Council
No. 60, served as Democratic chair and election judge for Harris
County Precinct No. 62, and was an ardent basketball fan and
supporter of the Houston Rockets; and
WHEREAS, Before assuming office himself, Joe Moreno honed his
skills as a legislative aide to State Representative Al Luna and as
chief of staff and campaign manager for State Representative
Jessica Farrar; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in the legislature,
Representative Moreno worked hard to improve the quality of life
for Houston citizens and distinguished himself as a tireless
champion of children, the elderly, and Texas schools; one of his
major achievements was the passage in the house of a bill and joint
resolution that helped open the way for the Port of Houston to
become certified as a coffee exchange port by the New York Board of
Trade; with the subsequent approval of a constitutional amendment
by Texas voters, Houston became the fourth coffee exchange port in
the nation and the only such port west of the Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, The deep respect felt for Representative Moreno was
reflected in his selection to chair the Harris County house
delegation, a group composed of the 25 legislators representing
Harris County districts; during the 79th Texas Legislature,
Representative Moreno served on the House Committees on Border and
International Affairs and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his tireless efforts in behalf of
Houston citizens and his staunch support of education, the Houston
Independent School District has named a new elementary school in
Representative Moreno's honor; additionally, his family and
friends have established the Joe E. Moreno Scholarship Fund, a
fitting honor for one who believed so fervently in the power of
education to open the door to opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moreno is survived by his parents,
Alicia and Frank Moreno; his brother, Mario Moreno, and his wife,
Margot; his sister, Sarah Blancett; his grandmother, Olivia Moreno;
and his nephews, Drake, Andrew, Matthew, and Taylor; and
WHEREAS, His family and a host of friends are remembering Joe
Moreno at a memorial Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral on May 8, 2006, in
the Capital City; and
WHEREAS, Joe Moreno brought honor to the Texas House of
Representatives, and he counted his legislative colleagues among
his good friends; together with all who treasured him, they
continue to cherish the memory of his genial warmth, his unfailing
integrity, and his joyous spirit, and to find renewed inspiration
in his passionate devotion to public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
the Honorable Joe E. Moreno and express profound appreciation for
his immeasurable contributions to the Lone Star State; 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 the
Honorable Joe E. Moreno.