Honoring the life and legacy of former Texas state senator Joe J. Bernal.
This resolution pays tribute to the life of Joe J. Bernal, a former Texas state senator who passed away in 2025. Bernal was a champion of education and civil rights, advocating for public education, bilingual learning, and minority voting rights. He played a key role in passing legislation regarding school finance, educational initiatives, scholarships, and access to higher education. Bernal was a founding member of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and secured passage of the state's first bilingual education act.
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