Bill Text: TX HR2021 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Rene J. Gonzalez of Rio Grande City.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-04 - Reported enrolled [HR2021 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR2021-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2021

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rene J. Gonzalez of Rio Grande City passed away on
May 20, 2008, at the age of 86, leaving his loved ones to reflect on
his life of honorable service to his country and community; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 13, 1921, on the San Pedro Ranch in
Jim Hogg County, Rene Gonzalez was the son of Abelardo and Olivia
Hinojosa Gonzalez, and he grew up with the company of his brother,
Gilberto, and four cousins, Rebecca, Sonny, Maria, and Rafael;
Mr. Gonzalez enlisted in the United States Army during World War II
and was assigned to the 56th Evacuation Hospital, a mobile medical
unit; he was deployed overseas for more than 30 months, during which
time he served at numerous locations in North Africa and Italy;
among the awards and decorations he received were the
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four Bronze
Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and five Overseas Bars; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez continued his military career as a
member of the United States Army Reserve from 1958 to 1981, and he
retired as a first sergeant in the reserves and as a civilian aide
in the U.S. Army; in his civilian career, he worked for the Starr
Produce Company and for the Community Action Corporation of South
Texas; he was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Knights of
Columbus, the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization, and Los
Mutualistas, holding a number of leadership positions in each
organization; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gonzalez enjoyed the
support of his loving wife, Tomasita Alaniz Gonzalez; he was
blessed with five children, Rene, Maria, Jorge, Olivia, and Sandra,
and 11 grandchildren, Aisha, Virginia, Jason, Christina, Rene,
Stacy, Victor, Cory, Alexandra, Evan, and John; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a proud veteran, and a pillar
of his community, Rene Gonzalez left behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rene J. Gonzalez; 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 Rene
Gonzalez.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2021 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House