Honoring Frank Herrera Jr. for his dedication to the advancement of the Latino population in San Antonio and beyond.

89(R) HR 1292 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1292

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Frank Herrera Jr. of San Antonio has demonstrated an

unwavering commitment to justice and to the economic and political

empowerment of the Latino and Texas communities; and

WHEREAS, The founder of the Herrera Law Firm, Mr. Herrera has

pursued a successful career as a fierce protector of the underdog;

he has been an innovator in using courtroom technology in trials,

and he is often consulted by other attorneys for his expertise in

personal injury, insurance fraud, construction accidents, and

labor and employment law; benefiting his profession, he has served

on the board of governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of

America and the board of directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers

Association; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Herrera is chairman of the board and managing

partner of Valiente International Ventures, a holding company for

HERO Assemblers and HERO Logistics; both HERO entities are

award-winning Tier One Suppliers for Toyota Motor Manufacturing

Texas, where Tundra and Sequoia models are manufactured, and they

have been recognized for their commitment to safety and quality in

handling onsite wheel and tire assembly, logistics, and cross dock

operations for Team Texas; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Herrera has given freely of his time and

resources to numerous civic and charitable organizations and

educational institutions, including the St. Mary's University

Alumni Association and San Fernando Historical City Centre

Foundation; among other leadership roles, he has served on the

boards of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund,

Central Catholic High School, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber

of Commerce; in 2013, he was named chair of the board of the New

America Alliance, a group of entrepreneurs and business leaders who

work to increase access to and control of capital among Latinos and

to develop the next generation of leaders; he has donated funds to a

host of community, cultural, and educational organizations as well;

and

WHEREAS, In 2024, Mr. Herrera received the Texas Trial

Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2010, he was

honored with the prestigious Ohtli Award from the government of

Mexico; his many accolades further include La Prensa's Fourth

Annual Hispanic Heritage Award for the Legal Profession, the Peter

Torres Jr. Community Service Award from the Hispanic Issues Section

of the State Bar of Texas, and MALDEF's Valerie Kantor Award for

Extraordinary Achievement; and

WHEREAS, A committed champion of justice and the Latino

community, Frank Herrera has earned the admiration and appreciation

of innumerable people through his wide-ranging professional and

civic contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby honor Frank Herrera Jr. for his dedication to

the advancement of the Latino population in San Antonio and beyond

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. Herrera as an expression of high regard by the

Texas House of Representatives.

Martinez Fischer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1292 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House