Bill Text: TX HR2106 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of David G. Noyola of Corpus Christi.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR2106 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR2106-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2106

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Corpus Christi lost an esteemed
community leader with the passing of David G. Noyola on February 7,
2019, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on December 28, 1957, to
Marcos and Lucila Noyola, David Noyola grew up in the Molina
neighborhood with the companionship of his siblings, Marcos, Danny,
Jesse, Maria, and Isabel; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Mr. Noyola became active in
community affairs, ultimately emerging as a true champion of the
city's Westside; deeply involved in local elections, he also
dedicated himself to such causes as protesting racial inequity in
the selection of a new superintendent for Corpus Christi ISD, which
led to the hiring of the first Hispanic to serve in the position; in
his role as the Molina Veterans Committee chair, he effectively
fought to get Laguna Park renamed Molina Veterans Park to honor
local men who lost their lives in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, After winning election to the Corpus Christi City
Council, Mr. Noyola successfully promoted Westside infrastructure
improvements, worked to upgrade the neighborhood's youth sports
complexes, and advocated for a range of facilities, including the
Greenwood Senior Center, the Greenwood-Molina Children's Center,
the Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, and the Greenwood
Library; moreover, he opposed efforts to privatize the city's gas
department, and he was the lone city council member who recommended
naming the Bayfront Convention Center complex for Corpus Christi
native Selena Quintanilla Perez, which resulted in the designation
of Selena Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, In the late 1990s, Mr. Noyola represented his
community on the Nueces County Commissioners Court; during that
time, he voted for bonds that created Fairgrounds Field, and he
pushed for the development of county roads, bridges, drainage
systems, parks, and other community enhancements for rural areas,
such as Bishop, Banquete, and Agua Dulce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola also served as a coach, umpire, and
officer with Universal Little League, and he was a beloved radio
host on Magic Q 104.9 Tejano Radio; in recognition of his many
achievements, he was inducted into the West Oso High School Hall of
Fame and the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame Museum, and he earned
the unofficial title of "El Hijo Del Pueblo"--"Son of the City"; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his loved ones, Mr. Noyola was the proud
father of five children, Lisa, Laura, David, John, and Jesus, and he
had the pleasure of watching his family grow to include six
grandchildren and numerous extended relatives, all of whom he
cherished dearly; and
WHEREAS, The life of David Noyola stands as an outstanding
example of civic engagement, and his legacy of good works will be
remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David G. Noyola and
extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 David
Noyola.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2106 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House