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89(R) HR 1154 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1154
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jesus A. Padilla Sr. of
the Tigua Reservation in El Paso has rendered exceptional service
to his nation and his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Padilla joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1970,
and he served with distinction for seven years, including during
the Vietnam War; in honor of his valor and selfless contributions,
he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Presidential Campaign Medal,
Cross of Gallantry, Good Conduct Medal, and Marine Corps Combat
Action Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Mr. Padilla is
the Native American liaison for the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs as well as the senior vice commander of the Southwest
American Indian Association, and he has served as president of the
Eagle Claw Warrior Society for more than four decades; in addition,
he is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former
commander of VFW Tigua Post No. 8782, and he previously served as a
council member and sheriff for the Tigua Tribe; he has been involved
in numerous other organizations supporting veterans and Native
Americans, including the National Congress of American Indian
Veterans Committee, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Marine
Corps Association; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Mr. Padilla received
the prestigious Spirit of America Medal from the secretary of
veterans affairs, and he was honored as an Eagle Staff Carrier by
the governor of New Mexico; moreover, he was appointed commissioner
for the State of New Mexico; he is a devoted father to his 5
children, and he has had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through his wide-ranging civic endeavors, Jesus
Padilla has helped to honor the service and sacrifice of his fellow
military veterans while also benefiting his community, and his
contributions are truly worthy of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Jesus A. Padilla Sr. for his service to
his nation and his community and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Padilla as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1154 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House