HR312 - In memory of Audon Sanchez Cardenas of San Antonio.

      H.R. No. 312       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed World War II veteran drew to   a close with the passing of Audon Sanchez Cardenas of San Antonio on   January 31, 2025, at the age of 105; and          WHEREAS, A first-generation American, Odón Cardenas was born   to Donaciano and Cecilia Cardenas in Devine on July 30, 1919, and he   grew up with six siblings, Damiana, Dionicio, Erasmo, Guadalupe,   Ernesto, and Sophia; and          WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Cardenas   enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II; following his   promotions to staff sergeant and squad leader, he was deployed with   his battalion to the European Theater in 1944; he was captured by   German forces and held as a prisoner of war before being liberated   in the Battle of the Bulge; in recognition of the great resilience   and bravery he demonstrated during his service and captivity, he   was awarded the American Defense Service Medal and the   European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and on August 13,   2019, he was honored as the Veteran of the Day in VA News by the U.S.   Department of Veterans Affairs; after the war, he was a longtime   barber at Lackland Air Force Base, and he became certified in auto   mechanics; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his   country, Odón Cardenas earned the lasting respect and admiration of   all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Audon Sanchez   Cardenas and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his   family: to his sister, Sophia Sauceda; to his children, Cecilia C.   Gutierrez, Rachel C. Luna, Arthur V. Cardenas and his wife, Lydia,   Raul V. Cardenas and his wife, Doris, Dolores Kotilaidze and her   husband, Demna, and MaryAnn Ayala and her husband, Daniel; to his 22   grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 11   great-great-grandchildren; and to his many 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 Odón   Cardenas.     Lujan     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 312 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House