By Flores H.R. No. 656 77R8821 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Esther M. Jimenez has long been a respected figure 1-2 in the Hidalgo County community, and her many years of public 1-3 service indeed merit special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, February 15, 1948, marked the beginning of a 1-5 remarkable tenure with the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office for this 1-6 esteemed Texan; in a career that spanned more than 50 years, she 1-7 served with nine county clerks and displayed tremendous integrity 1-8 and dedication to her chosen profession; and 1-9 WHEREAS, For the past 12 years, Ms. Jimenez has also been a 1-10 Confraternity Christian Doctrine teacher, continually demonstrating 1-11 a commitment to improving the lives of her students and her 1-12 fellowman; she is an exceptional teacher whose compassion and 1-13 commitment have earned the respect of colleagues, family, and 1-14 friends; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A devout member, lector, and finance committee 1-16 member of Faysville Church, Ms. Jimenez has given generously of her 1-17 time and talents to support many of the church's worthwhile 1-18 initiatives; and 1-19 WHEREAS, May 10, 1999, was proclaimed "Esther M. Jimenez Day" 1-20 by County Judge Eloy Pulido, to honor her significant contributions 1-21 to her fellow Hidalgo County residents, and, in light of the many 1-22 invaluable contributions she has made to her community, it is 1-23 indeed a privilege to recognize her at this time; now, therefore, 1-24 be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend Esther M. Jimenez for her many years of 2-3 continued community involvement and extend to her sincere best 2-4 wishes in all of her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Ms. Jimenez as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.