H.R. No. 1499
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fidela Ramirez Jimenez of Corpus Christi celebrated
her 104th birthday on April 24, 2023, providing a welcome
opportunity for family and friends to express the love and
affection they hold for her; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Felipe and Viviana Ramirez, the
former Fidela Ramirez was born in General Cepeda, Coahuila, Mexico,
while her parents were visiting relatives; the family returned to
their home in Cuero, where she grew up with her brothers and
sisters; she became engaged to Alfonso Jimenez before he set off to
serve in the army during World War II; upon his return from the
European theater, they married and settled in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, The couple was blessed with three daughters, Olga,
Rita, and Eva, and a son, Louis, and Mrs. Jimenez devoted herself to
her home and family; she prepared delicious meals and encouraged
her children in all their endeavors, and she was a band booster for
Foy H. Moody High School; a valued member of Holy Family Catholic
Church, she has served as a Eucharistic minister and as a member of
the Guadalupanas; moreover, she instilled in her offspring a strong
sense of faith, and they still attend the same church today; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Jimenez knew the joy
of welcoming into their treasured family seven grandchildren,
Jessica Therese, Arnold Christopher, Efrain, Amanda Valerie, Jason
Philip, Leslie Kristina, and Kimberly Alexis, as well as 10
great-grandchildren, Hayden, Madison, Oliver, Julian, Jonas,
Silas, Mateo, Charlie, Eva Lilly, and Annalise; Mrs. Jimenez shared
a fulfilling relationship with her husband until his passing in
2020, at the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, Today, this beloved centenarian continues to be
blessed with good health, and she enjoys frequent visits from
relatives and friends; she delights in receiving updates on the
activities of everyone in her large circle, and she likes reading
the daily newspaper and the Bible, doing yardwork, and tending to
her flowerbeds; and
WHEREAS, Thoughtful, generous, and caring, Fidela Jimenez
has endeared herself to innumerable people over the course of more
than a century, and it is a great pleasure to join in honoring her
for 104 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Fidela Ramirez Jimenez on her 104th
birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Jimenez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1499 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House