SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1014
In Memory
of
Robert Len Him Eng
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Robert Len Him Eng, who died April 26,
2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Robert Eng was born August 28, 1923, in Suey Kong
Village in China; he immigrated to the United States at the age of
14, traveling alone for 19 days aboard a ship bound from China to
California, and he arrived in San Antonio in 1938; and
WHEREAS, He attended Chinese and American schools while
working alongside his father and brothers at Sunny Side Grocery
Store; he later moved to Laredo, where he met and married his
wife, the late Hortencia Garcia Eng, and managed the Shanghai
Cafe; and
WHEREAS, He returned with his family to San Antonio in 1965
and worked at the family-owned Tai Shan Restaurant; he also
worked for H-E-B Grocery, retiring from the company in 1995; he
enjoyed traveling with his family and cooking for them,
especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and exemplary work
ethic will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and his family and countless friends will continue
to live with the cherished memories of his life and his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Robert Len Him Eng: his daughters, Mayline Hogan,
Elizabeth Fedor, Judy Candias, and Pricilla Eng; his sons Albert
and Kenneth Eng; and his 14 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Robert Len Him Eng.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate