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HCR 2048

Daniel Espinoza Hernandez; death resolution

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Consuelo Hernandez and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona Legislature adopts a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring Daniel Espinoza Hernandez and extending condolences to his family; no legal or fiscal impact.

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Summary — HCR 2048: Daniel Espinoza Hernandez; death resolution

Purpose

House Concurrent Resolution 2048 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Arizona Legislature to formally recognize the life and service of Daniel Espinoza Hernandez (d. December 1, 2024) and to extend the Legislature’s condolences to his family. It is a non‑binding expression of regret and sympathy rather than a statute or appropriation.

Key provisions

  • Recites biographical details of Daniel Espinoza Hernandez, including:
    • Born in California; moved to Southern Arizona and made it his home
    • Oldest of five children; grew up poor on a farm
    • High‑school athlete (football, baseball, wrestling); earned a scholarship to Antelope Valley College but left to support his siblings
    • Co‑founded a construction company with his brother Art
    • Father of three children (Daniel, Alma and Consuelo), who pursued public service and held public office
    • Active Democratic Party volunteer and campaign worker; longtime chair of the Sunnyside Unified School District Bond Advisory Committee
    • Enjoyed hunting and fishing; later lived in Green Valley; died at age 75 on December 1, 2024, survived by his wife Consuelo Hernandez and his three children
  • Expresses the Arizona Legislature’s “sincere regret” at his death and extends “deepest sympathies” to his surviving family members.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: the resolution honors Mr. Hernandez and acknowledges his contributions to his family, local education governance, and political/community life in Southern Arizona.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal impacts — it does not change law or appropriate funds.

Sponsors and classification

  • Introduced by Representatives A. Hernandez and C. Hernandez.
  • Classified as a concurrent resolution (ceremonial; adopted by both chambers).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • House actions: First and Second Readings waived; unanimously adopted by the House on February 10, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2025.
  • Transmitted to the Secretary of State and filed there on February 10, 2025.
  • Status: Transmitted to Secretary of State (finalized as a legislative memorial resolution).

Impact

  • Provides an official, public record of the Legislature’s recognition and sympathy.
  • Serves a commemorative and historical function in legislative records; does not create obligations or change policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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