TITLE: In memory of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the loss of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 10; and WHEREAS, Rojelio Torres was born in Uvalde on December 6, 2011, to Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; he grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Sara and Mary, and a brother, Federico, and he was surrounded by the love of many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins as well; and WHEREAS, An outgoing and kind-hearted young boy, Rojelio was always smiling and eager to help others; he enjoyed being outdoors and pursued a number of hobbies; among his favorites were playing football and video games; and WHEREAS, Although Rojelio Torres is greatly missed, his loved ones were blessed beyond measure by his presence in their lives, and they will forever carry his memory close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rojelio Fernandez Torres and extend profound condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Federico Torres Jr. and Evadulia Orta; to his grandparents, Evadulia Fernandez, Jose Alfredo Orta and Veronica Ibarra, and Teresa Barboza; to his great-grandparents, Teresa Cabello and Rogelio De Leon; to his siblings, Sara Lee Torres, Mary Fernandez Torres, and Federico Orta Torres III; to his aunts, Precious Perez and her husband, Daniel Arredondo, Eoudulia Orta and her husband, Isal Sanchez, and Veronica Orta; to his other relatives and friends; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rojelio Fernandez Torres. King of Uvalde Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1387 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House