SR647 - In memory of Carol Mendiola-Mooers of San Antonio.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 647       In Memory   of   Carol Mendiola-Mooers            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the tragic passing of Carol L. Mendiola-Mooers of   San Antonio on February 7, 2025, at the age of 48; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Homer and Christina Mendiola, the   former Carol Mendiola was born in San Antonio on August 19, 1976,   and she grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Sharon   and Adrian; she studied at schools in Turkey and Germany during   her youth before returning to San Antonio and attending the   Ursuline Academy; she graduated in 1994 from Incarnate Word High   School, and she went on to earn a bachelor's degree from The   University of Texas at San Antonio and a master's degree from   Texas A&M University-San Antonio; and          WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, she enlisted   in the United States Army in 2001, and she served during   Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; while on   active duty, she met her future husband, Rodney Mooers, and the   couple later married and became the proud parents of two sons,   Aaron and Hunter; and          WHEREAS, A devoted educator, Mrs. Mendiola-Mooers taught   at Memorial High School in the Edgewood Independent School   District from 2007 to 2012, and she went on to serve as a   counselor at Harlandale ISD; at the time of her passing, she was a   counselor in the underserved community of Unalakleet, Alaska,   where she was a dedicated member of the Unalakleet School's   staff; she was also a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic   Church, and she had a great love of people, travel, history, and   the arts; and          WHEREAS, Although Carol Mendiola-Mooers is greatly missed,   she has left her family and friends with many cherished memories,   and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carol L.   Mendiola-Mooers and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of   her family: to her husband, Rodney Mooers; to her sons, Aaron and   Hunter Mooers; to her parents, Homer and Christina Mendiola; to   her siblings, Sharon Florence and Adrian Mendiola; and to her   many other relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Carol Mendiola-Mooers.     Menéndez                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate