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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Jose Enrique Alejos, who died on |
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February 8, 2025, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on September 18, 1939, Jose Alejos lived a |
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full and meaningful life shaped by his deep love for his family, |
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his entrepreneurial spirit, and his commitment to his community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Alejos was the proud founder and owner of |
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Hamburger King Restaurant, an Edinburg institution that has |
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served the community for more than 50 years; under his |
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leadership, the restaurant became not only a beloved destination |
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for delicious cuisine, especially his renowned chicken, but also |
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a popular gathering place where community ties were strengthened |
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and countless fond memories were made; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for his warmth and his personable and |
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friendly nature, Mr. Alejos welcomed customers to his restaurant |
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as if they were family and took great pride in creating an |
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inviting atmosphere; his uncompromising work ethic, his |
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commitment to quality, and his thoughtful and compassionate |
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demeanor helped to shape the business into a pillar of the |
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community that continues to enrich the cultural fabric of |
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Edinburg; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to the great reward Mr. Alejos found |
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as a business owner, he was passionate about the sport of boxing |
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and was well known for promoting local boxing talent; he donated |
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his time and energy to better his community and was dedicated to |
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mentoring young people, and he generously volunteered his |
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efforts to support such organizations as the Boys and Girls Club |
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of Edinburg; and |
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WHEREAS, Jose Alejos was a beloved patriarch, and his |
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children and grandchildren were a source of immeasurable pride |
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and joy to him; he relished gathering the family to share his |
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favorite classic films, lively conversation, and family stories |
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that spanned generations, and he especially cherished spending |
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time with his grandchildren and enjoying their playful antics; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Jose Alejos leaves behind a legacy of hard work |
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and dedication, wisdom, compassion, and service to his |
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community; the example he set through his enthusiasm for living |
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each day to the fullest will continue to inspire all who knew him, |
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and his memory will be forever treasured by his many loved ones; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Jose Enrique Alejos; and, be it 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 Jose Alejos. |