82S11097 BPG-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Starr County lost a distinguished civic leader with
the passing of Jesus Alberto Solis on February 1, 2001, at the age
of 63; and
WHEREAS, The son of Juan and Dolores Saenz Solis, Jesus Solis
was born in La Grulla on January 28, 1938; he graduated from Rio
Grande City High School and attended college in Mexico City; later,
he served his country in the United States Air Force and went on to
graduate from the police academy in College Station; he became a
deputy sheriff and then served for many years as chief deputy;
eventually, he became a bailiff for Starr County and opened a
successful bail bond company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solis was deeply committed to his community;
from 1976 to 1986, he was a trustee of the Rio Grande City
Independent School District, and he served the board as its
president; a member of the city council for six years, he resigned
in order to serve as justice of the peace, an office he held until
his death; in addition to his public service, Mr. Solis sought to
improve the business environment and bring new companies to Rio
Grande City; moreover, he was instrumental in the creation of a
monument to honor the sacrifices of Starr County veterans and in the
establishment of a local Boys and Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, On May 28, 1970, Mr. Solis was joined in matrimony to
the former Amanda Jackson; the couple shared a rewarding marriage
made even richer with the addition of three children, Jesus, Juan,
and Judith, and two grandchildren, Jesus and Magdalena; Mr. Solis
emphasized the importance of higher education, and with his support
and encouragement, all his children graduated from Texas A&M
University; and
WHEREAS, The life of Jesus Alberto Solis stands as an
outstanding example of positive civic engagement, and his
achievements remain a lasting source of inspiration; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Jesus Alberto Solis and recognize his many contributions to
Starr County; 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 Jesus
Alberto Solis.