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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43
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In Memory |
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of |
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Leoncio Jimenez |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Leoncio Jimenez, |
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who died May 17, 2013, at the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, Leo Jimenez was born April 28, 1930, in Taylor; he |
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served the nation with distinction during the Korean War as a |
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member of the United States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez established Leo's Foods, |
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Incorporated, in North Fort Worth in 1978; his management style |
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and strong leadership contributed greatly to the creation of a |
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successful tortilla business; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated entrepreneur earned numerous |
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awards over the course of his career; he was named Business Man of |
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the Year by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and he |
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was inducted into the Tortilla Industry Association Hall of Fame; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, He was active in a variety of religious and |
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philanthropic organizations, including Tabernacle Lodge 1195, |
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the Fort Worth Scottish Rite, and the Moslah Shrine; he was a |
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member of Iglesia Bautista Getsemani; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Leoncio Jimenez; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Leo Jimenez. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |