SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 406
In Memory
of
Joe A. Hinojosa, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Joe A. Hinojosa,
Sr., who died July 6, 2012, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Joe Hinojosa was born in January of 1919 in
Brownsville and was a descendant of South Texas pioneers; he was
the great-grandson of Miguel Hinojosa, the original grantee of
the El Palmito Spanish land grant, and of Estefana Salinas Lopez,
of the San Pedro de las Motas Spanish land grant; and
WHEREAS, Joe Hinojosa grew up during the Great Depression
and served the nation with distinction during World War II as a
member of the United States Army Air Corps; he was a member of one
of the units in India that kept pressure on Japanese occupation
troops by the famed maneuver known as "Flying the Hump"; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he returned to Texas
and embarked on a career in the automotive business, first with
Manski's Motors and then with Tip-o-Tex Chevrolet, where he
worked for nearly 20 years; he then entered the field of security
service with Marathon LeTourneau and attained the rank of captain
before retiring in 1993; and
WHEREAS, He was married to the late Bertha Morales Hinojosa
for 54 years, and the couple was blessed with a son, Joe A.
Hinojosa, Jr., who was a source of much pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Joe
Hinojosa, Sr., gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Joe A. Hinojosa, Sr.; 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 Joe Hinojosa, Sr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate