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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of |
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Jose Borrego of Edcouch, who passed away on January 17, 2009, at the |
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age of 60; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Mr. |
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Borrego was born on June 25, 1948, to Roberto and Elia Borrego; he |
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excelled academically and, after immigrating to the United States, |
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graduated in the top 10 of his class at Edcouch-Elsa High School; he |
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went on to earn dual bachelor's degrees in mathematics and Spanish, |
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as well as a master's degree in Spanish, from The University of |
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Texas--Pan American; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Borrego enjoyed a successful and challenging |
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career in education that included tenures as an assistant principal |
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with the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, |
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assistant superintendent of Edcouch-Elsa ISD, and superintendent |
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of Monte Alto ISD; he served the youth of Hidalgo County with |
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dedication and insight, and in so doing, he earned the lasting |
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respect and admiration of teachers and students alike; in 2007, his |
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fellow citizens paid tribute to his efforts by naming a middle |
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school in his honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Borrego was a valued |
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member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and shared his time with the |
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Lions Club; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of great integrity, wisdom, and compassion, |
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Jose Borrego always took the time to help others, and he leaves |
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behind a legacy that will forever be treasured by all those who were |
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fortunate enough to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jose Borrego and |
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extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Amelia Borrego; to his children, Melissa Pena and her husband, |
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Daniel, Melinda Borrego, and Marissa Salinas and her husband, |
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Mauricio; to his grandchildren, Natali Marie Pena, Stephanie Marie |
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Pena, Daniel Jesus Pena, and Manolo Andres Salinas; to his brothers |
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and sisters, Sandra Lopez and her husband, Augustin, Carlos |
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Borrego, Alfredo Borrego, Ricardo Borrego and his wife, Blanca, and |
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Jesus Mario Borrego and his wife, Juanita; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jose |
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Borrego. |