83R28729(51) MGR-D
 
  By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 186
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
  of U.S. Army Sergeant Jacob Molina of Houston, who died while
  bravely serving his country on July 19, 2011, at the age of 27; and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry
  Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
  Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sergeant Molina lost his life in Kunar
  Province, Afghanistan; and
         WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this
  nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable
  sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its
  behalf; and
         WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
  forces, Jacob Molina inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity,
  and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives of his 
  loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic Texan
  close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Jacob Molina and extend
  sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; 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
  U.S. Army Sergeant Jacob Molina.