82R21849 JNC-D By: Gallego H.R. No. 1496 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of Jose De Jesus Sanchez of Presidio, who passed away on March 4, 2011, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Jose Sanchez was born in Presidio on May 24, 1916, to Maria and Ramon Sanchez; in 1946, he married the former Julia Aranivas in Ojinaga, Mexico, and the couple shared many happy years together; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sanchez was devoted to his family, which included 10 children, Florencio, Jose, Francisca, Blanca, Velia, Olivia, Maria De Jesus, Olaya, Maria Fe, and Julieta, as well as 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Cherished by many, Jose Sanchez will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by those who were privileged to share in his friendship and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jose De Jesus Sanchez and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Florencio, Jose, Francisca, Blanca, Velia, Olivia, Maria De Jesus, Olaya, Maria Fe, and Julieta Sanchez; to his 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jose De Jesus Sanchez.