H.C.R. No. 185
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The State of Texas has suffered an immeasurable loss
with the tragic death of the Honorable Joe E. Moreno of Denver
Harbor on May 6, 2005, at the age of 40; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on August 12, 1964, Representative
Moreno graduated from St. Thomas High School and attended both the
University of St. Thomas and Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, His competence, insight, and genuine interest in
making a positive difference in the state earned him a position as a
legislative aide to former State Representative Al Luna, and he
went on to gain further valuable experience in the office of State
Representative Jessica Farrar as her chief of staff; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moreno served as Democratic chair
and election judge of Harris County Precinct No. 62 and first won
election to the Texas House of Representatives in November 1998;
since that time he served the residents of House District 143 with
dedication and commitment during five legislative sessions, most
recently contributing his knowledge and expertise to the House
Committee on Border and International Affairs and the House
Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues; and
WHEREAS, A devoted supporter of his hometown, Representative
Moreno committed himself to making his district a better place in
which to live, work, and raise a family; he worked to reduce air
pollution and to bolster the local economy by addressing important
issues involving the Port of Houston; moreover, he worked on
legislation to help protect the most vulnerable residents of the
Lone Star State, making it possible for abused children to receive
protection in times of need; and
WHEREAS, Held in high esteem by his peers, Representative
Moreno was a former chair of the Harris County Delegation; he was
further acknowledged for his contributions with a host of
accolades, including the Outstanding Legislator Award from the
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, the Legislative Hero award
from the Harris County Democrats, and the Houston Gulf Coast
Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement award;
he also earned recognition as the 2003 Legislator of the Year from
the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his political involvement, this
notable community leader was active in Resurrection Catholic
Church, the Harris County Tejano Democrats, and LULAC Council No.
60; and
WHEREAS, Joe Moreno set an outstanding example of citizenship
and service to others throughout his time on this earth, and though
his friendship and leadership will be greatly missed, he will be
remembered with great affection and admiration for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor the life of Joe E. Moreno and extend deepest sympathy
to the members of his family: to his parents, Alice and Frank
Moreno; to his brother, Mario Moreno and his wife, Margot; to his
sister, Sarah Blancett; to his nephews, Drake, Andrew, Matthew, and
Taylor; to his grandmother, Olivia Moreno; and to all those who
mourn the passing of this esteemed public servant, beloved son and
brother, and friend; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
the Honorable Joe E. Moreno.
Dunnam
Craddick Geren Menendez
Allen of Harris Giddings Merritt
Allen of Dallas Gonzales Miller
Alonzo Gonzalez Toureilles Moreno of El Paso
Anchia Goodman Morrison
Anderson Goolsby Mowery
Bailey Griggs Naishtat
Baxter Grusendorf Nixon
Berman Guillen Noriega
Blake Haggerty Oliveira
Bohac Hamilton Olivo
Bonnen Hamric Orr
Branch Hardcastle Otto
Brown of Kaufman Harper-Brown Paxton
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pena
Burnam Hegar Phillips
Callegari Herrero Pickett
Campbell Hilderbran Pitts
Casteel Hill Puente
Castro Hochberg Quintanilla
Chavez Hodge Raymond
Chisum Homer Reyna
Coleman Hope Riddle
Cook of Navarro Hopson Ritter
Cook of Colorado Howard Rodriguez
Corte Hughes Rose
Crabb Hunter Seaman
Crownover Hupp Smith of Tarrant
Davis of Harris Isett Smith of Harris
Davis of Dallas Jackson Smithee
Dawson Jones of Lubbock Solis
Delisi Jones of Dallas Solomons
Denny Keel Strama
Deshotel Keffer of Dallas Straus
Driver Keffer of Eastland Swinford
Dukes King of Parker Talton
Dunnam King of Zavala Taylor
Dutton Kolkhorst Thompson
Edwards Krusee Truitt
Eiland Kuempel Turner
Eissler Laney Uresti
Elkins Laubenberg Van Arsdale
Escobar Leibowitz Veasey
Farabee Luna Villarreal
Farrar Madden Vo
Flores Martinez West
Flynn Martinez Fischer Wong
Frost McCall Woolley
Gallego McClendon Zedler
Gattis McReynolds
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 185 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 9, 2005.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 185 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 10, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor