79R17877 CME-D

By:  Coleman                                                    H.C.R. No. 208



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Joe E. Moreno was a dedicated civil 
servant with a passion for improving the quality of life for his 
constituency; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Houston, Representative Moreno graduated 
from St. Thomas High School and attended both the University of St. 
Thomas and Texas Southern University; he began his career of 
service to the State of Texas as a legislative aide to former State 
Representative Al Luna and continued as chief of staff to State 
Representative Jessica Farrar; and
	WHEREAS, First elected to the Texas House of Representatives 
in 1998, the Honorable Joe E. Moreno served the residents of House 
District 143 with devotion during five legislative sessions, most 
recently contributing his considerable ability and expertise to the 
House Committee on Border and International Affairs and the House 
Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues; held in high 
esteem by his peers, Representative Moreno was a former chair of the 
Harris County Delegation and was often acknowledged for his 
contributions to the State of Texas, including earning recognition 
as the 2003 Legislator of the Year from the Justice of the Peace and 
Constables Association; and
	WHEREAS, A steadfast supporter of his hometown, 
Representative Moreno considered it an honor and a privilege to 
represent the residents of Southeast Harris County; he had a 
particular enthusiasm for issues relating to education, in keeping 
with his commitment to making his district the best possible place 
in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, In light of Representative Moreno's many 
contributions to the state and Southeast Harris County, it would be 
most fitting to memorialize this outstanding champion of the people 
of Houston on the campus of his alma mater; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby encourage the board of regents of Texas Southern University 
to name a building, an outdoor plaza, or an interior space of honor 
on the campus after the Honorable Joe E. Moreno; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official 
copy of this resolution to the board of regents of Texas Southern 
University and to the Moreno family.