By: Zaffirini, Hancock S.R. No. 61
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Laredo and Rio Bravo in mourning the loss of Lance
  Corporal David Lee Espinoza, who died in the line of duty while
  serving in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, at the age of 20; and
         WHEREAS, David Espinoza was born on July 10, 2001, in
  Laredo, and he grew up in Rio Bravo; after earning his diploma
  from Lyndon B. Johnson High School in 2019, he fulfilled his
  lifelong dream of serving in the military, and he enlisted in the
  United States Marine Corps; and
         WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Espinoza served the nation with
  distinction and was stationed in Jordan for two years; he
  transferred to Kabul, Afghanistan, only one week before he was
  tragically killed in the August 26 terrorist attack at the Kabul
  airport that claimed the lives of 13 members of the American
  military forces and killed and injured many others; and
         WHEREAS, The passing of such a promising young person has
  had an impact far beyond the Rio Bravo community, and military
  service members, members of law enforcement, and countless
  citizens across the nation have expressed their condolences and
  have shared their grief over this devastating loss; and
         WHEREAS, This heroic Marine was beloved by his family and
  friends, who knew him as a kind, intelligent young man with a
  quiet yet determined spirit and a generous heart; he was
  dedicated to helping others and served as a volunteer in the Rio
  Bravo community center to benefit those most vulnerable and in
  need; and
         WHEREAS, Left behind to honor his memory are his mother,
  Elizabeth Holguin; his father, Vic Dominguez; his two brothers
  and his sister; and a host of friends and loved ones who were
  inspired by his strength, his courage, and his commitment to
  service; and
         WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Espinoza was an American hero who
  risked all to protect our country and his fellow citizens, and he
  made the ultimate sacrifice while working to preserve this
  country's freedom; his brave service on behalf of this nation
  will not be forgotten, and his selfless spirit and strength have
  left an indelible mark on the lives of all who were privileged to
  know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature,2nd Called Session, hereby extend our most sincere
  and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Lance
  Corporal David Lee Espinoza of Rio Bravo; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal David Espinoza.