H.R. No. 103

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Cody Ryan Perez of Corpus
	Christi suffered an immeasurable loss with his death on August 13,
	2023, at the age of 29; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on December 3, 1993, Cody
	Perez was the son of Cynthia Perez; he was raised with the help of
	his mother's family and later formed a relationship with his
	brother, Fermin; passionate about baseball from an early age, he
	played shortstop for the Trojans at Foy H. Moody High School, and he
	graduated 10th in his class in 2012; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Perez went on to attend New Mexico Junior
	College on a full baseball scholarship, and he continued his
	baseball career and education at Coastal Bend College, earning an
	Associate of Science degree in Kinesiology; at Texas A&M
	International University, he was a member of the Dustdevils
	baseball team and received a Bachelor of Science degree in
	Kinesiology with a minor in Biology; and
	WHEREAS, In 2016, Mr. Perez embarked on a career in education
	at Bishop High School; a gifted mentor, he excelled in teaching
	Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and in coaching football and
	baseball; along the way, he earned a Master's degree in Educational
	Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at
	Arlington, and he also began working toward his Administrative
	certification; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved for his smile and his sense of humor,
	Mr. Perez enjoyed engaging in friendly competition; he was an avid
	supporter of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, and he was
	devoted to his Labradoodle, Dansby James; and
	WHEREAS, Cody Perez touched the lives of everyone around him
	in ways beyond measure, and although he is profoundly missed, he
	will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Cody Ryan Perez and extend sincere condolences to all those 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 Cody Perez.
	Herrero
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 103 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House