79R18835 MAM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 2070



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Martin Lopez, Jr., of Falfurrias has made a notable 
contribution to the veterans community of South Texas as the 
founder and coordinator of the Coastal Bend Veteran of the Month 
program; and
	WHEREAS, With support from the American Legion and the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars and sponsorship from various businesses 
and individuals, the program honors former service members and 
awards them with a special flag from the nation's Capitol; since the 
program's founding in 1989, more than 350 flags have been presented 
to area veterans, schools, and organizations; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Falfurrias in 1946, Mr. Lopez attended Del 
Mar College and served in the military; he worked for the Corpus 
Christi Army Depot for more than 33 years and retired in 2001; and
	WHEREAS, For many years, this esteemed Texan has been an 
active community leader, coordinating a senior citizens program 
and, most recently, assuming the role of president of the Heritage 
Museum; no stranger to honors, he has been recognized by a number of 
organizations, including the Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce, 
Woodmen of the World, and the U.S. Army; and
	WHEREAS, A tireless advocate for those who have served their 
country, Martin Lopez has demonstrated great patriotism and 
dedication in paying tribute to area veterans; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Martin Lopez, Jr., for his exceptional 
work as founder and coordinator of the Coastal Bend Veteran of the 
Month program and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.