By Flores                                              H.R. No. 656
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                                 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.