TITLE: Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.

SUMMARY: Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.

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WHEREAS, March 26, 2025, marks the first anniversary of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, providing a fitting occasion to posthumously honor the six men who died in that tragic event; and WHEREAS, In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, a construction crew was working an overnight shift to fill potholes in the center span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge when a malfunctioning cargo ship struck a support column and caused the bridge to collapse; eight construction workers fell into the Patapsco River, and first responders were able to rescue two of the men shortly thereafter; and WHEREAS, The deceased victims include Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hern ndez, Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, and Jose Mynor Lopez; and WHEREAS, The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a heartbreaking tragedy that continues to resonate deeply throughout the nation, and it is indeed appropriate on this solemn anniversary to remember those whose lives were lost in this incident; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the first anniversary of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and pay tribute to the lives of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hern ndez, Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, and Jose Mynor Lopez; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for their families and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alejandro Fuentes, Dorlian Cabrera, Maynor Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Hern ndez, Miguel Gonzalez, and Jose Lopez. Morales of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House