H.R. No. 2202
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Benjamin Jimenez of Houston, who died on August 21,
2012, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jesus and Carmen Jimenez, Mr. Jimenez was
born in Guanajuato, Mexico, on October 5, 1958; he immigrated to the
United States in search of greater opportunity to provide for his
family, and he worked diligently to support them; Benjamin Jimenez
shared 35 years of marriage with his wife, Araceli Consuelo
Jimenez, and the couple were blessed with five children, Faviola,
Carolina, Benjamin, Estefani, and Adrian; the family later grew to
include two beloved grandchildren, Epy and Jedi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez oversaw a variety of construction
projects, many of which can now be found on university campuses and
in downtown Houston; a skilled welder, he taught numerous others
the craft and enjoyed repairing his family's cars; this dynamic
Texan set an inspiring example of service, altruism, and generosity
for all those around him; moreover, he was strongly supportive of
learning, and he encouraged young people to seek a college
education or to learn a trade; a man of strong faith, he read his
Bible daily, prayed, and listened to worship music; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his community, Benjamin
Jimenez lived a rich and purposeful life centered around serving
others, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all
who held him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benjamin Jimenez and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Araceli Consuelo Jimenez; to his children, Faviola, Carolina,
Benjamin, Estefani, and Adrian; to his grandchildren, Epy and Jedi;
and to his other relatives and many 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 Benjamin
Jimenez.
Hernandez Luna
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2202 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House