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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas |
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have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and |
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workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives |
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in the pandemic was Alfredo Jimenez Jr., a dedicated and |
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well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, who passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Alfredo Jimenez was born in San Angelo on January 4, |
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1950; he enjoyed a long career with Cargill before his retirement in |
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2013, and he went on to work at the Formby State Jail for five years; |
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in his leisure time, he delighted in hunting and in taking pictures |
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of his friends and coworkers at gatherings; known for his |
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dedication, kindness, and willingness to help, he earned the |
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lasting respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and |
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WHEREAS, Alfredo Jimenez faithfully and ably performed his |
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duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Alfredo Jimenez Jr. and extend deepest sympathy to his family, |
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friends, and colleagues; 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 Alfredo |
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Jimenez. |