HR1292 - Honoring Frank Herrera Jr. for his dedication to the advancement of the Latino population in San Antonio and beyond.

      H.R. No. 1292       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Frank Herrera Jr. of San Antonio has demonstrated an   unwavering commitment to justice and to the economic and political   empowerment of the Latino and Texas communities; and          WHEREAS, The founder of the Herrera Law Firm, Mr. Herrera has   pursued a successful career as a fierce protector of the underdog;   he has been an innovator in using courtroom technology in trials,   and he is often consulted by other attorneys for his expertise in   personal injury, insurance fraud, construction accidents, and   labor and employment law; benefiting his profession, he has served   on the board of governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of   America and the board of directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers   Association; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Herrera is chairman of the board and managing   partner of Valiente International Ventures, a holding company for   HERO Assemblers and HERO Logistics; both HERO entities are   award-winning Tier One Suppliers for Toyota Motor Manufacturing   Texas, where Tundra and Sequoia models are manufactured, and they   have been recognized for their commitment to safety and quality in   handling onsite wheel and tire assembly, logistics, and cross dock   operations for Team Texas; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Herrera has given freely of his time and   resources to numerous civic and charitable organizations and   educational institutions, including the St. Mary's University   Alumni Association and San Fernando Historical City Centre   Foundation; among other leadership roles, he has served on the   boards of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund,   Central Catholic High School, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber   of Commerce; in 2013, he was named chair of the board of the New   America Alliance, a group of entrepreneurs and business leaders who   work to increase access to and control of capital among Latinos and   to develop the next generation of leaders; he has donated funds to a   host of community, cultural, and educational organizations as well;   and          WHEREAS, In 2024, Mr. Herrera received the Texas Trial   Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2010, he was   honored with the prestigious Ohtli Award from the government of   Mexico; his many accolades further include La Prensa's Fourth   Annual Hispanic Heritage Award for the Legal Profession, the Peter   Torres Jr. Community Service Award from the Hispanic Issues Section   of the State Bar of Texas, and MALDEF's Valerie Kantor Award for   Extraordinary Achievement; and          WHEREAS, A committed champion of justice and the Latino   community, Frank Herrera has earned the admiration and appreciation   of innumerable people through his wide-ranging professional and   civic contributions; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor Frank Herrera Jr. for his dedication to   the advancement of the Latino population in San Antonio and beyond   and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Herrera as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Martinez Fischer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1292 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House