88R16809 AMB-D
 
  By: Flores S.R. No. 298
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Atascosa County constable
  Preciliano Medina on October 10, 2019, at the age of 66; and
         WHEREAS, "Percy" Medina was born in San Antonio on
  January 12, 1953, to Preciliano Medina Sr. and Evalina Leija, and
  he grew up with six siblings, Patricia, Teresa, Diana, Michael,
  John David, and Phyllis; he attended Harlandale High School, and in
  1978, he opened Medina Electric Motor Repair in Pleasanton, which
  he owned and operated for more than 40 years; and
         WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Medina was appointed the Precinct 1
  constable of Atascosa County, and for nearly two decades, he served
  his fellow citizens with dignity and respect, always greeting
  people with a smile, a handshake, and a kind word; he earned an
  associate's degree at St. Philip's College, and he taught at Palo
  Alto College, where he started a scholarship program for families
  in need; a man of faith, he belonged to the Holy Name Society and
  taught catechism at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in
  Leming; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Medina enjoyed the love and support of his wife,
  Roberta, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage of 46 years; the
  couple were blessed with four children, Erica, Priscilla, Gabriel,
  and Mark, and their family later grew to include six grandchildren,
  Joseph, Andrew, Samuel, Lucas, Emery, and Hailey; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
  community, Percy Medina earned the lasting respect and admiration
  of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the memory of Preciliano Medina and extend
  heartfelt condolences to his loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Percy Medina.