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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Jose Noe Mendez on the grand occasion of his 100th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished military veteran honorably |
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served the nation during World War II, and he is noted for his |
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wisdom, warmth, and generous spirit and is a respected and |
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admired citizen of Corpus Christi; and |
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WHEREAS, Jose Mendez was born in Tampico, Mexico, on April |
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27, 1925, and he grew up in Duval County, where he learned the |
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value of hard work and dedication working with livestock and |
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selling animal hides; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez was called to serve in World War II, |
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and he spent many months valiantly defending the Allied Forces on |
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the front lines of such historic events as the Battle of the |
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Bulge, Hurtgen Forest, and operations in Central Europe; and |
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WHEREAS, Galvanized by the comrades he fought alongside |
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during the war, Mr. Mendez committed himself to serving as an |
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advocate for veterans' rights, and throughout the previous eight |
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decades, he has worked to serve and unify people in his community |
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and country; he is an esteemed citizen and a beloved and |
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respected longtime resident of Corpus Christi, and he has |
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contributed to his community through such endeavors as |
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cofounding the Westside Business Association and serving as a |
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city planning commissioner; and |
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WHEREAS, A treasured Texan, Jose Mendez has witnessed many |
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historic events during his lifetime, and there is much to be |
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learned from the wisdom he has gained over the years; his 100th |
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year of life is an occasion for much rejoicing among his family |
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and friends, and his loved ones gathered on April 25, 2025, to |
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share in celebrating this important milestone in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Jose Noe Mendez on his many |
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accomplishments and extend to him congratulations and best |
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wishes on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as a memento of this special day. |