88R12394 BHH-D
By: Morales of Harris H.R. No. 248
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Cruz Reyes Hinojosa Sr. of Houston on
February 4, 2023, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Luis and Cipriana Hinojosa, Cruz Hinojosa
was born on May 3, 1933, in Lawton, Oklahoma, and he grew up in the
Second Ward of Houston with his five siblings, Jim, Louis, Ray,
Minnie, and Viola; he attended Sam Houston High School, where he was
quarterback of the football team; and
WHEREAS, On March 2, 1952, Mr. Hinojosa married the love of
his life, Susie, and they were blessed with nine children, Cruz,
Joe, Sylvia, Damian, Susie, Thomas, John, Sarah, and Michael; with
the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa valiantly served his country as a
member of the U.S. Air Force; during his 21 years in uniform, he was
stationed in locations around the globe, including Alaska, Germany,
and Thailand; following his retirement, he returned to Houston and
became a purchasing agent for Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, A leader in inner-city Houston, Mr. Hinojosa took an
active role in politics and served as a community development
commissioner and precinct judge; he was instrumental in the
renovation of Eastwood Park and the development of the Flores
Neighborhood Library, and he spent years coaching baseball,
softball, and basketball; he was also active in such organizations
as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus
Council No. 7230; in his leisure time, he enjoyed singing and
dancing, and he played a variety of sports throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Cruz Hinojosa earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know him, and he will be fondly
remembered and deeply missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cruz Reyes Hinojosa
Sr. and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and 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 Cruz
Hinojosa.