SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 807

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Martin Lopez of Falfurrias for his outstanding work in honoring those who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Mr. Lopez has been the driving force behind an effort to deliver and present United States flags to military veterans and their families in recognition of their service; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez established his program to deliver all-weather flags to those who served in the military on July 4, 1989; he began his work in Falfurrias but has since expanded his efforts to include veterans in communities across South Texas, including Premont, Kingsville, Alice, Hebbronville, Corpus Christi, and Laredo; and

WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Army who served in the late 1960s, Mr. Lopez has also worked to help numerous veterans receive the medals and decorations to which they are entitled; and

WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Martin Lopez has touched the lives of countless veterans and their families, and he is truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Martin Lopez on his commitment to honoring our nation's veterans and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 13, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate