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. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2691 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House