SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
	In Memory
	of
	Arturo C. Gonzalez
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Del Rio in mourning the loss of Arturo C. Gonzalez,
	who died December 21, 2012, at the age of 104; and
	WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez was born October 4, 1908, in
	Del Rio; he attended Del Rio High School and worked at a number of
	odd jobs; after seeing an advertisement for the American
	Correspondence School of Law, he became interested in the legal
	field and served as an interpreter of the court, where he
	observed criminal and civil cases; and
	WHEREAS, After passing a college entrance examination and
	the Texas State Bar, Arturo was licensed to practice law on
	February 27, 1935; he opened a law practice, served for two years in
	the army, and became president of the League of United Latin American
	Citizens Council 18; Arturo was active in the council's efforts to
	develop public housing for the underprivileged, and he served as the
	first director of the Del Rio Housing Authority; and
	WHEREAS, Arturo was dedicated to his work on behalf of the
	poor and was devoted to his late wife, Blanca, and to his
	children, Daisy, Kathy, Arthur, Blanca, and Sergio, who is the
	Val Verde County Court at Law judge; and
	WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez was an exemplary gentleman who
	worked hard and was respected for his many accomplishments; he
	was generous and kindhearted and was beloved by many, and he will
	long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who
	were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Arturo C. Gonzalez; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
	from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
	day, it do so in memory of Arturo Gonzalez.
	Uresti
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 30, 2013, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate