H.R. No. 499

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Mike Norman Borrego of San Elizario, who died on January 27, 2021, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, Mike Borrego was born on May 16, 1940, in San Elizario to Alfonso and Cornelia Borrego, and he grew up with 10 siblings, Loren, Filimon, Raul, Maria, Josefina, Pete, Alfonso, Joe, Raymond, and Teresa; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Borrego benefited from the love and support of his wife of 53 years, Gloria Duran Borrego; he was the proud father of four children, Diane, Linda, Norma, and Michael, and later in life, he was pleased to welcome into his family seven grandchildren, Domenic, Adan, Christopher, Isabella, Elijah, Ava, and Olivia, and a great-grandson, Liam; and

WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Borrego proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he went on to a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons that spanned more than 20 years; in retirement, he maintained his family's farm in San Elizario; a man of strong religious conviction, he was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Mike Borrego lived a rich and purposeful life devoted to his family and his faith, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mike Norman Borrego and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mike Norman Borrego.

González of El Paso

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 499 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House