Bill Text: TX SR317 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Raul Gonzalez of El Paso on the occasion of his 82nd birthday.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-26 - Reported enrolled [SR317 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR317-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Raul Gonzalez, who recently celebrated his 82nd | ||
| birthday; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for | ||
| his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is an admired and | ||
| respected citizen of El Paso; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Raul Gonzalez was born in El Paso on | ||
| December 17, 1930; his family moved to Brownsville in 1947; | ||
| after finishing high school, he enlisted in the United States Air | ||
| Force, where he served with distinction as a medic and rose to the | ||
| rank of staff sergeant; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After his military service, he returned to his | ||
| hometown of El Paso and embarked on a long and fulfilling career | ||
| with the Planning and Zoning Department of the City of El Paso; | ||
| while serving the people of El Paso, he was given the prestigious | ||
| accolade of being named an honorary police officer; he also | ||
| served the state and nation for 28 years as a member of the Texas | ||
| State Guard and retired with the rank of colonel; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He has been married to his wife, Margarita | ||
| Gonzalez, for nearly 50 years, and the couple raised two | ||
| children, Benjamin and Laura Elena Gonzalez, who have been a | ||
| source of much pride and joy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, | ||
| he is noted for his courage, his generosity, and his compassion | ||
| for others; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, | ||
| 83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Raul Gonzalez on his 82nd | ||
| birthday and commend him on his many outstanding achievements and | ||
| his contributions to his community and state; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 26, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
