H.R. No. 2168
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the untimely death of Jaime Longoria, Jr., of Edinburg, who passed
away on January 27, 2011, at the age of six; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 26, 2004, to Jaime and Sary
Longoria, Jaime Longoria, Jr., was soon diagnosed with an extremely
serious heart condition that would necessitate five open heart
surgeries, two pacemakers, and two artificial heart valves before
the age of two and that would ultimately claim his young life; and
WHEREAS, Jaime received a heart transplant on January 26,
2006; despite remaining at high risk for infection, he took his
first steps, and soon grew to enjoy taking walks, watching movies,
working on the computer, playing alphabet games, and doing
exercises; and
WHEREAS, Since birth, Jaime Longoria was treasured by his
parents, who were with him every step of the way throughout his
medical journey, and he enjoyed the love and prayers of his older
siblings, Kristen and Joseph, as well; also providing invaluable
support to the family were Mr. Longoria's colleagues at the Texas
Secretary of State, a host of caring professionals, including
doctors, nurses, therapists, and church leaders, and a teacher and
two coaches who spent years visiting the boy at home and teaching
him exercises, letters, numbers, and basic life skills; and
WHEREAS, Seeking to channel their grief into charity, members
of the Longoria family are planning to host a banquet later this
year to raise funds to help the siblings of children afflicted with
health crises; and
WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say good-bye
to one so young and full of promise, the loved ones and many friends
of Jaime Longoria may find comfort in knowing that they surrounded
him in the warm embrace of their affection during his time on this
earth, and they will forever carry memories of this cherished child
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jaime Longoria,
Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his parents, Jaime and Sary Longoria; to his sister, Kristen
Longoria; to his brother, Joseph Longoria; to his grandparents,
Maria Flores and Jose and Lala Longoria; 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 Jaime
Longoria, Jr.
Gonzales of Hidalgo
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2168 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House