SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 647
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Carol Mendiola-Mooers
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
  to a close with the tragic passing of Carol L. Mendiola-Mooers of
  San Antonio on February 7, 2025, at the age of 48; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Homer and Christina Mendiola, the
  former Carol Mendiola was born in San Antonio on August 19, 1976,
  and she grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Sharon
  and Adrian; she studied at schools in Turkey and Germany during
  her youth before returning to San Antonio and attending the
  Ursuline Academy; she graduated in 1994 from Incarnate Word High
  School, and she went on to earn a bachelor's degree from The
  University of Texas at San Antonio and a master's degree from
  Texas A&M University-San Antonio; and
         WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, she enlisted
  in the United States Army in 2001, and she served during
  Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; while on
  active duty, she met her future husband, Rodney Mooers, and the
  couple later married and became the proud parents of two sons,
  Aaron and Hunter; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted educator, Mrs. Mendiola-Mooers taught
  at Memorial High School in the Edgewood Independent School
  District from 2007 to 2012, and she went on to serve as a
  counselor at Harlandale ISD; at the time of her passing, she was a
  counselor in the underserved community of Unalakleet, Alaska,
  where she was a dedicated member of the Unalakleet School's
  staff; she was also a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic
  Church, and she had a great love of people, travel, history, and
  the arts; and
         WHEREAS, Although Carol Mendiola-Mooers is greatly missed,
  she has left her family and friends with many cherished memories,
  and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carol L.
  Mendiola-Mooers and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
  her family: to her husband, Rodney Mooers; to her sons, Aaron and
  Hunter Mooers; to her parents, Homer and Christina Mendiola; to
  her siblings, Sharon Florence and Adrian Mendiola; and to her
  many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Carol Mendiola-Mooers.
 
  Menéndez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate