Bill Text: TX HCR125 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 125 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating the Honorable Charlie Gonzalez on his retirement from the United States House of Representatives.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-25 - Signed by the Governor [HCR125 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HCR125-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 125



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, The Honorable Charlie Gonzalez of San Antonio
	concluded his tenure in the United States House of Representatives
	in January 2013, having served constituents in the 20th
	Congressional District with great distinction for seven terms; and
	WHEREAS, First elected to the U.S. house in 1998, Congressman
	Gonzalez succeeded his father, Henry B. Gonzalez, who held the seat
	for more than three decades; Charlie Gonzalez rose quickly through
	the ranks to become one of the Democratic Party's most eloquent
	spokesmen, particularly on judicial matters, civil rights,
	education, and minority affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Congressman Gonzalez worked tirelessly in behalf of
	a cleaner environment, Wall Street reform, and more accessible
	health care for Texans; as chair of the Congressional Hispanic
	Caucus, he advocated for the growing Latino community and sought to
	address comprehensive immigration reform and issues that
	disproportionately affected members of the working class; he served
	on a host of committees, including the House Energy and Commerce
	Committee, a panel with oversight of telecommunications, oil, gas,
	and refining; and
	WHEREAS, With an extensive background in the judiciary,
	Congressman Gonzalez demonstrated an unyielding commitment to
	diversity in federal courts; he championed participation by all
	Americans in the 2000 census, and he was subsequently named
	co-chair of the Democratic Caucus Census Task Force; in addition,
	he co-chaired the Democratic Caucus Special Committee on Election
	Reform and the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights
	Institute, an initiative to ensure that elections at all levels are
	conducted in compliance with civil rights, voting rights, and
	election laws; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic San Antonio native was a technical
	sergeant in the Texas Air National Guard from 1969 to 1975, and he
	briefly taught fifth grade before embarking on a legal career; for
	10 years, he was in private practice, and he then became a municipal
	court judge and county court at law judge before winning election to
	the district court; he served as a state district court judge from
	1989 to 1997, and updating courtroom procedures and working to
	reduce the growing backlog of domestic violence cases are among his
	achievements in that role; and
	WHEREAS, Through his vision, dedication, and exceptional
	leadership in Congress, Charlie Gonzalez has contributed
	immeasurably to the betterment of his community, his state, and his
	nation, and as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life,
	it is indeed fitting to commend him for his noteworthy public
	service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby congratulate the Honorable Charlie Gonzalez on his
	retirement from the United States House of Representatives and
	extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Congressman Gonzalez as an expression of high regard
	by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

	Martinez Fischer


	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the House on May
	17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the Senate on May
	21, 2013, by a viva-voce vote.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

	__________________
	Governor