85R34618 JH-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2691
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Raul M. Hinojosa of San Isidro, who passed away on September 12,
2016, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Born to Raul and Inez Hinojosa on May 11, 1957, in
Rio Grande City, Raul Hinojosa grew up with his siblings, Rosie,
Thalia, Cynthia, Ray Lino, Josie, and Griselda; he attended local
schools and went on to graduate from Texas A&M
University--Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa enjoyed a successful career in
education and taught at San Isidro High School for nearly three
decades before retiring; he dedicated himself to ranching and
agricultural pursuits throughout his life and supported his
students through his role as an FFA sponsor, encouraging them to
participate in livestock shows, pursue scholarship opportunities,
and continue their studies; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Hinojosa served on the
board of directors of the Starr County Youth Fair and as a
fund-raising auctioneer for the Driscoll Children's Hospital; he
was a man of deep faith and gave generously of his time and talents
to the Knights of Columbus Padre Juan de la Costa Chapter No. 3919
and to San Isidro Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic
minister; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa married the former Viola Leal on July
8, 1989, and the couple shared 27 years together; and
WHEREAS, A true gentleman, Raul Hinojosa touched countless
lives with his humor, wisdom, and commitment to his principles, and
he will forever be a source of inspiration for those he has left
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Raul M. Hinojosa and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Raul
Hinojosa.