Bill Text: TX HR2535 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2535

Bill Title: In memory of former Jim Hogg County Sheriff Gilberto Saldaña Ybañez.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2535 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2535-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2535



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A life dedicated to public service has drawn to a
	close with the death of former Jim Hogg County Sheriff Gilberto
	Saldaña Ybañez on August 27, 2022, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Hebbronville, Gilberto
	Ybañez was born to Esperanza and Jesus Ybañez on June 4, 1937, and
	he grew up with four siblings, Jesus, Baldemar, Palmira, and Juan;
	he was a member of the Hebbronville High School football team, and
	he went on to serve his nation in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ybañez was certified as a peace officer at
	Laredo Junior College in 1972, and in 1980, he was elected sheriff
	of Jim Hogg County; affectionately known as "El Sherife," he held
	the position for 20 years, serving his community with dedication
	and integrity; a leader in his profession, he was elected in 1995 as
	the first Hispanic president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas,
	and from 1985 to 1986, he also served as president of the Coastal
	Bend Peace Officers Association; and
	WHEREAS, Sheriff Ybañez further contributed to his community
	as a longtime supporter of the programs and activities of the Jim
	Hogg County Independent School District, particularly the D.A.R.E.
	and P.A.L. initiatives; moreover, he was a former president of the
	Lions Club and a member of the American Legion; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted father and grandfather, a dedicated public
	servant, and a proud son of Hebbronville, Gilberto Ybañez lived a
	rich and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service
	that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gilberto Saldaña
	Ybañez and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
	to his sons, Ricardo G. Ybañez and his wife, Estela, and Roberto
	F. Ybañez; to his granddaughters, Alicia A. Ybañez and Dominique
	D. Ybañez; to the mother of his children, Alicia L. Garcia, and her
	husband, Hector; to his brother, Juan Joel Ybañez, and his wife,
	Nilda; to his nephews and nieces, Jesse, Johnny, Ivan, and Melissa
	Ybañez and Hope Kelley; and to his many other relatives and friends;
	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 Gilberto
	Saldaña Ybañez.

	Guillen

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2535 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House