H.R. No. 160 is a resolution honoring the memory of Sabrina Walker-Hernandez, a respected community leader from Edinburg, who passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on January 31, 1971, she was the daughter of Curtis and Joyce Walker and served in the U.S. Army for four years. Walker-Hernandez earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from The University of Texas-Pan American, along with a nonprofit management certification from Harvard University. She dedicated two decades to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley as CEO and later founded Building Better Boards, mentoring nonprofit leaders nationwide. Her contributions extended to various community organizations, and she was recognized with multiple awards for her leadership and advocacy, particularly in support of cancer awareness.
The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to her family and acknowledges the profound impact she had on her community and beyond. Sabrina Walker-Hernandez is remembered not only for her professional achievements but also for her role as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. The House unanimously adopted the resolution on September 3, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for her family, ensuring her legacy is honored as the House adjourns in her memory.