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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Raul Gonzalez, who recently celebrated his 82nd |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for |
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his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is an admired and |
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respected citizen of El Paso; and |
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WHEREAS, Raul Gonzalez was born in El Paso on |
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December 17, 1930; his family moved to Brownsville in 1947; |
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after finishing high school, he enlisted in the United States Air |
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Force, where he served with distinction as a medic and rose to the |
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rank of staff sergeant; and |
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WHEREAS, After his military service, he returned to his |
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hometown of El Paso and embarked on a long and fulfilling career |
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with the Planning and Zoning Department of the City of El Paso; |
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while serving the people of El Paso, he was given the prestigious |
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accolade of being named an honorary police officer; he also |
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served the state and nation for 28 years as a member of the Texas |
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State Guard and retired with the rank of colonel; and |
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WHEREAS, He has been married to his wife, Margarita |
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Gonzalez, for nearly 50 years, and the couple raised two |
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children, Benjamin and Laura Elena Gonzalez, who have been a |
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source of much pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, |
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he is noted for his courage, his generosity, and his compassion |
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for others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Raul Gonzalez on his 82nd |
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birthday and commend him on his many outstanding achievements and |
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his contributions to his community and state; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 26, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |