SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Jose Enrique Alejos
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Jose Enrique Alejos, who died on
  February 8, 2025, at the age of 85; and
 
         WHEREAS, Born on September 18, 1939, Jose Alejos lived a
  full and meaningful life shaped by his deep love for his
  family, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his commitment to his
  community; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Alejos was the proud founder and owner of
  Hamburger King Restaurant, an Edinburg institution that has
  served the community for more than 50 years; under his
  leadership, the restaurant became not only a beloved destination
  for delicious cuisine, especially his renowned chicken, but also
  a popular gathering place where community ties were strengthened
  and countless fond memories were made; and
 
         WHEREAS, Noted for his warmth and his personable and
  friendly nature, Mr. Alejos welcomed customers to his restaurant
  as if they were family and took great pride in creating an
  inviting atmosphere; his uncompromising work ethic, his
  commitment to quality, and his thoughtful and compassionate
  demeanor helped to shape the business into a pillar of the
  community that continues to enrich the cultural fabric of
  Edinburg; and
 
         WHEREAS, In addition to the great reward Mr. Alejos found
  as a business owner, he was passionate about the sport of boxing
  and was well known for promoting local boxing talent; he donated
  his time and energy to better his community and was dedicated to
  mentoring young people, and he generously volunteered his
  efforts to support such organizations as the Boys and Girls Club
  of Edinburg; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jose Alejos was a beloved patriarch, and his
  children and grandchildren were a source of immeasurable pride
  and joy to him; he relished gathering the family to share his
  favorite classic films, lively conversation, and family
  stories that spanned generations, and he especially cherished
  spending time with his grandchildren and enjoying their
  playful antics; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jose Alejos leaves behind a legacy of hard work
  and dedication, wisdom, compassion, and service to his
  community; the example he set through his enthusiasm for living
  each day to the fullest will continue to inspire all who knew him,
  and his memory will be forever treasured by his many loved ones;
  now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Jose Enrique Alejos; 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 Alejos.
 
  Hinojosa of Hidalgo
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 1, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate