Bill Text: TX SCR52 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of former Texas Representative Sergio Muñoz Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-08 - Signed by the Governor [SCR52 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SCR52-Enrolled.html
| S.C.R. No. 52 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Sergio Muñoz Sr., who died July 30, 2020, | ||
| at the age of 68; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sergio Muñoz was an exemplary citizen, an | ||
| influential political leader, and a dedicated public servant whose | ||
| vision and commitment to serving the less fortunate among us were an | ||
| inspiration to all who knew him; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born on January 20, 1952, he grew up in Los Ebanos | ||
| and was valedictorian of his graduating class of 1970 at La Joya | ||
| High School; as a young man, he demonstrated exceptional musical | ||
| talent as a trumpet player, vocalist, and songwriter, and he | ||
| performed in numerous local bands, including his own group, Sergio | ||
| Muñoz y Los Incas; he continued his education at Pan American | ||
| University, where he studied social work; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sergio began his career in public service at the age | ||
| of 18 as a candidate for the La Joya school board; he went on to | ||
| serve two terms in the Texas House of Representatives representing | ||
| District 36, a seat now held by his son, Sergio Muñoz Jr., and he | ||
| remained involved in politics and committed to creating positive | ||
| change throughout his life; he also served as a city manager and | ||
| municipal judge for the City of Palmview and was a successful | ||
| businessman in the insurance industry and in residential and | ||
| commercial land development; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After leaving elected office, he worked as a | ||
| lobbyist for various local and municipal interests, and for two | ||
| decades, he served as an advocate for the health care industry and | ||
| was committed to providing quality care for the elderly; he was a | ||
| trusted mentor and advisor to numerous candidates for elected | ||
| office, and he held several leadership positions in the Hidalgo | ||
| County Democratic Party and was often seen during legislative | ||
| sessions supporting and promoting issues of importance to the | ||
| people of the Rio Grande Valley; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was active in a wide range of professional and | ||
| civic organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, the Private | ||
| Industry Council, the Lions Club, the La Joya Educational | ||
| Foundation, and the Touchdown Club in Mission; he took great | ||
| pleasure in making his morning rounds to visit local restaurants | ||
| and in spending time surrounded by friends and discussing family, | ||
| politics, and Texas Longhorn football; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sergio and his beloved wife of 44 years, Connie | ||
| Bazan Muñoz, were blessed with two children, Marla Lopez and Sergio | ||
| Muñoz Jr.; he cherished his nieces and nephews, and his eight | ||
| grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy for him; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sergio Muñoz was a visionary community leader who | ||
| gave selflessly of his time and abilities to help others; he was | ||
| dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others, | ||
| and his wisdom, strength, and integrity have set an example for | ||
| others to follow; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, | ||
| and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his | ||
| family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sergio | ||
| Muñoz Sr.; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his | ||
| family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
| Legislature and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do | ||
| so in memory of Sergio Muñoz Sr. | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 52 was adopted by the Senate | ||
| on May 19, 2021, by a rising vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House | ||
| on May 26, 2021, by a rising vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| Approved: | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
