In memory of Carol Mendiola-Mooers.

89(R) SR 647 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate