Bill Text: TX SR43 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Leoncio Jimenez.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-12 - Reported enrolled [SR43 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR43-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Leoncio Jimenez | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Leoncio Jimenez, | ||
who died May 17, 2013, at the age of 83; and | ||
WHEREAS, Leo Jimenez was born April 28, 1930, in Taylor; he | ||
served the nation with distinction during the Korean War as a | ||
member of the United States Army; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez established Leo's Foods, | ||
Incorporated, in North Fort Worth in 1978; his management style | ||
and strong leadership contributed greatly to the creation of a | ||
successful tortilla business; and | ||
WHEREAS, This dedicated entrepreneur earned numerous | ||
awards over the course of his career; he was named Business Man of | ||
the Year by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and he | ||
was inducted into the Tortilla Industry Association Hall of Fame; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, He was active in a variety of religious and | ||
philanthropic organizations, including Tabernacle Lodge 1195, | ||
the Fort Worth Scottish Rite, and the Moslah Shrine; he was a | ||
member of Iglesia Bautista Getsemani; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he | ||
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued | ||
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and | ||
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured | ||
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere | ||
condolences to the bereaved family of Leoncio Jimenez; and, be it | ||
further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
memory of Leo Jimenez. | ||
Davis | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |