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                                                                  H.R. No. 161



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot express how the loss of United States 
Marine Lance Corporal Michael S. Torres, at the age of 21, has 
affected his family and his fellow students and alumni of Cathedral 
High School in El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Torres was a 2002 graduate of 
Cathedral High School, a Christian Brothers school rich in academic 
tradition that for 80 years has emphasized God, country, and 
family; as an alumnus of this fine institution, he, like thousands 
of graduates, was educated in an environment where his mind was 
taught and his heart was touched; and
	WHEREAS, During his character-building years at Cathedral 
High School, Lance Corporal Torres always placed himself in 
leadership roles; he was a classroom leader during each of his four 
years and was an integral member of the Cathedral "Fighting Irish" 
football team, excelling as a defensive player; and
	WHEREAS, Heeding the call inspired by the values he learned 
as a "Christian Brothers boy," he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 
and served his country with the utmost distinction; and
	WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Torres was assigned to the 3rd 
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine 
Expeditionary Force out of Twentynine Palms, California; he was 
killed in action by enemy forces on July 5, 2004, in the Anbar 
province of Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Cathedral High School has graduated 
many young Texans who have opted to forego their immediate dreams of 
a higher education in order to pursue a higher calling; Michael S. 
Torres of the Class of 2002 made the ultimate sacrifice in service 
to this great country; and
	WHEREAS, Thoughts and prayers go out to all those whose lives 
Michael Torres touched; he was a Marine of honor and valor, and 
those who knew and cherished him will forever carry him close in 
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of U.S. Marine 
Lance Corporal Michael S. Torres and extend deepest sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his father, Colonel Michael A. Torres, 
M.D., United States Air Force; to his mother, Rossana Esparza; to 
his brother, Gregory Michael Torres; to his sisters, Karina 
Esparza, Stephanie Torres, and Misty Torres; and to the students 
and alumni of Cathedral High School; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and for "Irish Hall" at Cathedral High 
School and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of United States Marine Lance Corporal 
Michael S. Torres.

                                                                        Haggerty


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 161 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on February 16, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House