TITLE: In memory of Officer Jonathan Keith Molina of the El Paso Police Department.

SUMMARY: In memory of Officer Jonathan Keith Molina of the El Paso Police Department.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the death of Officer Jonathan Keith Molina of the El Paso Police Department on October 5, 2012, at the age of 29; and WHEREAS, Jonathan Molina was born in El Paso to Hussim Weaver and Mauricio Molina, Sr.; the youngest of three children, he played football for Austin High School and enjoyed a friendly rivalry with his brother and sister, who attended Bowie High; and WHEREAS, After graduating in 2002, Officer Molina answered his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq; he then returned home to serve his community as a member of the El Paso Police Department, and during his four years as a peace officer, he earned the respect and admiration of his fellow officers; and WHEREAS, A devoted son and brother, Jonathan Molina found his purpose in serving his nation and the city he loved, and though his life ended far too soon, his legacy of loyalty, honor, and dedication to duty will remain to inspire and comfort all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan Keith Molina and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his mother, Hussim Weaver; to his father, Mauricio Molina, Sr.; to his sister, Jessica Molina; to his brother, Mauricio Molina; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Officer Jonathan Molina. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1461 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House