85R34490 JGH-D
By: Huberty H.R. No. 2721
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Agapito
G. Hinojosa Sr. of Kingwood, who passed away on April 17, 2017, at
the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Agapito Hinojosa was born in Beeville on May 31,
1934, to Agapito D. Hinojosa and Blanche Cantu; after graduating
from Jefferson Davis High School, he earned his bachelor's and
master's degrees from the University of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa and his wife, Jacqueline, were joined
in matrimony in 1958, and they shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned nearly six decades; he was a devoted father to his four
children, Tonya, Jacka, Pete, and Alicia, and later in life, he was
blessed with 13 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, For the first 13 years of his career, Mr. Hinojosa
taught math and science and served as a coach at several schools in
Houston, including Mt. Carmel High School, Edison Junior High,
McReynolds Junior High, and San Jacinto High School; he also taught
as an adjunct at North Harris Community College, and he went on to
work for AAA for 25 years before retiring; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa was an active member of his community,
and he enjoyed gardening, coaching youth basketball and football
teams, and spending time with his family; and
WHEREAS, Agapito Hinojosa lived a caring and purposeful life,
and his loss is keenly felt by all who were touched by his affection
and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Agapito G. Hinojosa
Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Jacqueline D. Hinojosa; to his children, Tonya May and her
husband, George, Jacka Brandler and her husband, Eric, Pete
Hinojosa and his wife, Wendy, and Alicia Creel and her husband, Tom;
to his grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Christopher, Katherine,
Samantha, Serena, Gabriella, Jacob, Jonah, Isabella, Andrew,
Samuel, and Abigail; 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 Agapito
Hinojosa.