R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, April 26, 1997, has been set aside as a special day 1-2 in the Lake Jackson community to celebrate the 70th birthday of an 1-3 esteemed citizen, Jesse Hernandez, Sr.; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of Manuel Hernandez, Sr., and Euphemia 1-5 Hernandez, he was born April 17, 1927, in Cuero and attended 1-6 Wharton Junior College as a young man; he wed the lovely Theresa 1-7 Ramirez on June 17, 1951, and the couple have nurtured a deeply 1-8 fulfilling union that has guided them throughout life's endeavors; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez is the devoted father of Roland 1-11 Hernandez, Terri Linda Sanchez, Jesse Hernandez, Jr., Anna Marie 1-12 Tullos, and John Hernandez; a loving grandfather as well, he shares 1-13 a special relationship with his grandchildren, including Lesley 1-14 Hernandez, Tiffany Sanchez, Brittany Sanchez, Trent Tullos, and 1-15 Alanna and Alissa Tullos, all of whom have benefitted from the 1-16 wisdom and guidance of this fine gentleman; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez enjoyed a successful business career 1-18 until his retirement and was a valued employee of Independent Auto 1-19 Supply, Super Shell Oil Company, and Dow Chemical Company for many 1-20 years; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, he has consistently made 1-22 time in his life to assist several worthy organizations in the 1-23 community, including the American Legion, the League of United 1-24 Latin American Citizens, and the Knights of Columbus; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hernandez has been 2-2 sustained by his deep faith and he is a devout member of Saint 2-3 Michael's Catholic Church, where he serves as a eucharistic 2-4 minister; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Jesse Hernandez, Sr., has 2-6 brought joy and happiness to the many people whose lives he has 2-7 touched, and it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to 2-8 join the citizens of Lake Jackson in paying tribute to him at this 2-9 time; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby congratulate Jesse Hernandez, Sr., on the 2-12 occasion of his 70th birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes 2-13 for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives. Torres _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 679 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House