TITLE: In memory of Israel M. Nájera of Brownsville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Israel M. Nájera of Brownsville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays tribute to the life of Brownsville resident Israel M. N jera, who died February 17, 2013, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, This loving father and dedicated public servant was beloved by many for his integrity, courage, and abiding work ethic; he taught his children to cultivate opportunity and education and to believe that through concerted effort, they could succeed at anything; and WHEREAS, Born October 14, 1924, Israel N jera lost his father at the age of three and became a shoeshine boy at the age of six; the Great Depression had just begun, and he quickly learned that innovation and determination were keys to survival; when he was 16 years old, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served in New Mexico; and WHEREAS, After returning to Brownsville, he took a job with the Brownsville Fire Department in 1947; he would spend the next 40 years serving his community, ultimately becoming the city's assistant fire chief; he belonged to the International Association of Fire Fighters and was a charter and lifetime member of Brownsville Local 970; and WHEREAS, Mr. N jera was widely respected in his hometown of Brownsville; he was involved in many civic activities, and his friends and colleagues admired his devotion to his family and the way in which he passed down his values to his children and grandchildren, who will forever cherish his memory; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Israel M. N jera; 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 Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Israel N jera. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2013, by a rising vote.