TITLE: Honoring Gilberto Amado Hinojosa, Sr., of Benavides, for his service to Duval County.

SUMMARY: Honoring Gilberto Amado Hinojosa, Sr., of Benavides, for his service to Duval County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Gilberto Amado Hinojosa, Sr., of Benavides has rendered outstanding service to his community and to the people of Duval County; and WHEREAS, Born to Alfredo Hinojosa and Anita Garcia at El Refugio Ranch, in Duval County, on February 4, 1919, Mr. Hinojosa later moved with his family to Benavides; his father owned dairy cows, and from the time he was just eight years old he would rise early each morning to deliver milk to area residents; while attending high school, he played football, basketball, and baseball, and he graduated in 1937; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Hinojosa has been a rancher and has worked in construction; he was employed with Humble Construction, Stern-Rogers Construction, Mike Canales Building, and Hudson Engineering, which hired him as a carpenter's assistant and soon promoted him to foreman; he retired in the mid-1970s from his job in the PBG Brine Field; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has long given generously of his time and talents to civic organizations and worthy causes; he has served as a member of the Benavides City Council, the Benavides Independent School District Board of Trustees, and the Duval County Appraisal District Board of Directors; he also played an active role in the Freedom Party, an organization composed primarily of Mexican American veterans of World War II who were committed to opening up the local political process; a member of the American Legion, he continues to contribute to his church and his community; and WHEREAS, Gilberto Hinojosa and his wife, the former Margarita Couling, became the second couple to be married at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Benavides when they exchanged their wedding vows there on June 22, 1941; the Hinojosas are the proud parents of twin daughters and two sons, and they have rejoiced as their family has grown to include 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to the welfare of his fellow citizens, Gilberto Hinojosa has worked to create a strong, caring community, and he can indeed reflect with pride on a long record of constructive achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Gilberto Amado Hinojosa, Sr., for his exemplary public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hinojosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 83 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House