Bill Text: TX HR151 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 151 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Starr County commissioner Abel Noe Gonzalez, Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-07-30 - Reported enrolled [HR151 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR151-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 151



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Starr County commissioner Abel Noe
	Gonzalez, Jr., on September 14, 2011, at the age of 61, brought a
	great loss to the loved ones and fellow citizens of this respected
	public servant; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 2, 1950, to Abel N. and Maria Elia
	Gonzalez, Abel Gonzalez was the oldest of five children; he
	graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1968 and went on to
	earn a bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M
	University in 1972; and
	WHEREAS, The following year, he exchanged wedding vows with
	his high school sweetheart, the former Aida Graciela Pena; the
	couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly four
	decades, and they became the parents of four children, Melinda,
	Abel, Jorge, and Marta; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez enjoyed a successful business career
	in Rio Grande City, where he worked for the Mobil and Shamrock oil
	companies and also operated the family ranch, El Macho; at the time
	of his passing, he had been the commissioner for Precinct 4 of Starr
	County for more than a decade and a half, and he was widely admired
	by his colleagues and constituents for his vital contributions to
	improving services and infrastructure in the area; among the
	projects that he championed were the establishment of a food pantry
	that serves hundreds of Rio Grande City residents and the creation
	of a satellite fire station; moreover, he played a central role in
	planning a community center for the San Ysidro colonia; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the county commissioners court,
	Mr. Gonzalez served for 12 years on the board of the Rio Grande City
	Consolidated Independent School District and was elected to several
	terms as board president; he was a director for the Starr County
	Industrial Foundation as well, and he was instrumental in
	developing an industrial park to house manufacturing and warehouse
	facilities; and
	WHEREAS, An enthusiastic supporter of local athletic teams,
	Mr. Gonzalez spent countless Friday nights cheering the gridiron
	achievements of his sons, whom he first watched play the game and
	later coach it; he delighted in hosting family gatherings at his
	home and ranch, as those occasions allowed him to spend time with
	his children and grandchildren while discussing his favorite
	topics, football and family; and
	WHEREAS, Abel Gonzalez selflessly dedicated himself to the
	community he loved, and the legacy of good works that he leaves
	behind will continue to have a positive influence in the lives of
	area residents for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Abel Noe Gonzalez, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to all those
	who mourn his passing; and, be it further
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	ESOLVED, 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 Abel Noe
	Gonzalez, Jr.

	Guillen

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 151 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on July 29, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House