TITLE: In memory of Jesus G. "Chick" Saenz of Benavides.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jesus G. "Chick" Saenz of Benavides.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jesus G. Saenz of Benavides passed away on January 8, 2016, at the age of 77, bringing a great loss to his family and many friends; and WHEREAS, The son of Reynaldo and Eluteria Saenz, "Chick" Saenz was born in Benavides on July 2, 1938; he graduated from Benavides High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Saenz managed cattle ranches before embarking on a four-decade career in law enforcement as a constable in the Duval County Sheriff's Office; in 1972, he went to work for the United States Department of Agriculture, and the following year, he joined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as the first Hispanic member of its special rangers; commissioned through the Texas Department of Public Safety and certified by Texas A&M University--Kingsville, he investigated a wide range of crimes, including cattle rustling, theft, poaching, and agricultural fraud; and WHEREAS, Responsible for a six-county territory that included the Mexican border between Laredo and Brownsville, Mr. Saenz coordinated closely with a number of agencies on either side of the Rio Grande to prevent the transport of stolen cattle; he also taught livestock law and technology classes, and he helped train officers across South Texas as a certified marksmanship instructor; and WHEREAS, Helpful, friendly, and outgoing, Mr. Saenz endeared himself to innumerable people; he especially enjoyed listening to music, barbecuing for his treasured family, and spending time with his faithful canine companion, Benji; and WHEREAS, Chick Saenz lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will be remembered with great admiration and affection by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jesus G. "Chick" Saenz and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Tina G. Saenz; to his son, David Saenz; to his daughter, Delinda Garza, and her husband, Luis; to his stepsons, Carlos Gonzales and his wife, Alma, and Danny Gonzalez and his wife, Alma; to his stepdaughter, Gloria Garcia, and her husband, David; to his grandchildren, Louis Garza and his wife, Andrea, Orlando, Lauren, and Lottie Garza, and Derrick and Demira Saenz; to his sister, Maria Elena Brock; to his eight great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends. Guillen Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 123 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House