SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Jose M. Lopez
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life and service of Sergeant Jose M. Lopez, who
  died May 16, 2005, at the age of 92; and
         WHEREAS, Jose Lopez was born June 1, 1912; he grew up in
  Brownsville with his uncle after losing his parents at a young
  age; he learned the value of hard work by taking jobs to help
  support his new family; he married Emilia Herrera, and they
  enjoyed 62 years of marriage together; and
         WHEREAS, Soon after the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Lopez
  enlisted in the United States Army; on December 17, 1944, while
  under heavy enemy fire during the Battle of the Bulge, he
  disregarded his own safety and moved his heavy machine gun
  multiple times to prevent German troops from overwhelming his
  unit's position; and
         WHEREAS, In the face of advancing tanks and numerically
  superior forces, he continued to move his machine gun where it
  would best support his unit; he is credited with killing more than
  100 enemy soldiers and with almost singlehandedly keeping his unit
  from being overrun; in recognition of his courage and intrepidity,
  he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration given to
  a member of the United States armed forces; and
         WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to Brownsville, and his
  service has been commemorated with a statue in his likeness in
  Brownsville'sVeteransPark;inaddition,thecitizensof
  Mission honored his extraordinary acts of heroism by naming a
  park and a street in his honor; and
         WHEREAS, A shining example of a true American hero,
  Sergeant Lopez is a part of the long line of brave men and women
  whose courage and sacrifice have left an indelible mark on this
  state and nation; he has left behind memories that will be
  treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of
  Sergeant Jose M. Lopez; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of gratitude and respect and that
  when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
  Jose M. Lopez.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 21, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate