SR525 - Recognizing Jose Noe Mendez on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Jose Noe Mendez on the grand occasion of his 100th   birthday; and          WHEREAS, This distinguished military veteran honorably   served the nation during World War II, and he is noted for his   wisdom, warmth, and generous spirit and is a respected and   admired citizen of Corpus Christi; and          WHEREAS, Jose Mendez was born in Tampico, Mexico, on April   27, 1925, and he grew up in Duval County, where he learned the   value of hard work and dedication working with livestock and   selling animal hides; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez was called to serve in World War II,   and he spent many months valiantly defending the Allied Forces on   the front lines of such historic events as the Battle of the   Bulge, Hurtgen Forest, and operations in Central Europe; and          WHEREAS, Galvanized by the comrades he fought alongside   during the war, Mr. Mendez committed himself to serving as an   advocate for veterans' rights, and throughout the previous eight   decades, he has worked to serve and unify people in his community   and country; he is an esteemed citizen and a beloved and   respected longtime resident of Corpus Christi, and he has   contributed to his community through such endeavors as   cofounding the Westside Business Association and serving as a   city planning commissioner; and          WHEREAS, A treasured Texan, Jose Mendez has witnessed many   historic events during his lifetime, and there is much to be   learned from the wisdom he has gained over the years; his 100th   year of life is an occasion for much rejoicing among his family   and friends, and his loved ones gathered on April 25, 2025, to   share in celebrating this important milestone in his life; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Jose Noe Mendez on his many   accomplishments and extend to him congratulations and best   wishes on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as a memento of this special day.     Hinojosa of Hidalgo                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 15, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate