By Gallego H.R. No. 19 77R1039 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Jesus L. Fernandez of Del Rio on 1-2 September 10, 2000, at the age of 71, brought a profound loss to 1-3 the family and friends of this well-respected gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on October 15, 1928, Mr. Fernandez was happily 1-5 married to Felicitas "Ollie" Carmona for many years until his 1-6 wife's passing; together the couple opened Fernandez Food Center in 1-7 1962, and Mr. Fernandez started another convenience store in 1979; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, This caring individual earned a special place in the 1-10 hearts of many; known for his amiable personality and generous 1-11 nature, which earned him affectionate monikers such as "Chuy" and 1-12 "El Jefe" from people in the community, he frequently came to the 1-13 aid of people less fortunate than himself and his family; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Fernandez also displayed his humanitarian side 1-15 in other facets of his life; he was a founding and active member of 1-16 the United Civic Organization, was an erstwhile member of the 1-17 American Legion, and belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. 1-18 Joseph Men's Society; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Although Jesus Fernandez will be deeply missed, his 1-20 bright spirit will continue on in the hearts and minds of all those 1-21 whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Jesus L. Fernandez and 1-24 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, 2-1 Stephen Hector Fernandez, Jesse Fernandez, James Fernandez, Ralph 2-2 Anthony Fernandez, and Donald Edward Fernandez; to his daughters, 2-3 Norma Liza Chavira, Mary Gloria Arizpe, and Carmen Ortega; to his 2-4 brothers, Natividad L. Fernandez and Mike L. Fernandez; to his 2-5 sister, Juanita Fernandez de Ayala; to his beloved grandchildren 2-6 and great-grandchildren; and to his nieces, nephews, other 2-7 relatives, and many friends; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-10 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-11 Jesus L. Fernandez.