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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 330


In Memory

of

Jose Guadalupe Jimenez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jose Guadalupe Jimenez, who 
died January 22, 2005, at the age of 90; and

	WHEREAS, Jose Jimenez was born in San Antonio on
February 19, 1914, and he was a 1933 graduate of Fox Tech High 
School; early in his life, he developed a keen interest in 
creating and repairing things, and his ability to repair or 
improve any kind of machine was well known among his family and 
friends; and

	WHEREAS, In 1936, he began working for his cousin's 
company, Rodriguez Brothers Memorial, where he became a skilled 
artisan; he devised the company's first portable carving unit and 
created many works that can still be seen around San Antonio; he 
started his own metal plating business and, along with his many 
other projects, repaired for free the chalices and communion 
plates for various San Antonio Catholic churches; and

	WHEREAS, In 1942, he began working at Kelly Air Force Base 
repairing airplanes, and he soon rose through the ranks to become 
supervisor of his department; while at Kelly, he was instrumental 
in getting the first union organized; after retiring from his 
30-year civil service career, he worked as a counselor with the 
Help a Boy Camp; and

	WHEREAS, Jose married Anna Buquor in 1938 and the couple 
had two sons before Anna's tragic early death; in 1944, he 
married Esther Garza; Jose and Esther had 11 children, and they 
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November; and

	WHEREAS, Jose was a devout Catholic and was instrumental in 
establishing a chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society at 
Saint Agnes parish in 1940, and he served as its president from 
1940 until 1996; a highly valued and respected citizen in the
San Antonio community, Jose Jimenez will long be remembered for 
his loyalty and warmth, his creativity, and his endearing sense 
of humor; 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,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jose Guadalupe Jimenez:  his wife, Esther Jimenez;
his sons and daughters-in-law, Jose Guadalupe Jimenez, Jr.,

Dr. Roberto and Darlene Jimenez, Philip Jimenez, Frank Jimenez, 
Ernest and Elva Jimenez, John Jimenez, and Michael and Tami Jimenez;
his daughters and sons-in-law, Bertha Phillips, Frances and
John Robert Bland, Margaret Frei, Teresa and Richard Evans, and
Esther and Jeffrey Circle; his sister, Mercedes Campbell; his 
brother, Arthur Jimenez; and his 31 grandchildren and 19 
great-grandchildren; 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 Jose Guadalupe Jimenez.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate