SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 591
	In Memory
	of
	Eustolio Gonzales
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Raymondville in mourning the loss of Judge Eustolio
	Gonzales, who died November 9, 2014, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in Raymondville, Tolo Gonzales
	was guided by a deep love for his country and his community; he
	served his country with distinction in the United States Marine
	Corps during the Korean War, and he gained the respect and
	admiration of many as an educator and public servant; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales taught in the Raymondville
	Independent School District for 20 years, 15 of which were
	dedicated to the Migrant Program; he shared his expertise on
	migrant education with school districts in Texas, Wisconsin,
	Illinois, and Indiana as a lecturer and a consultant; and
	WHEREAS, A Democratic Party leader, he served as campaign
	chair and coordinator for such Texas legends as Lloyd Bentsen,
	Ann Richards, and Bob Krueger; he was the first elected Hispanic
	to serve as judge of Willacy County, and he was the first Hispanic
	mayor of Raymondville; he was a founder of Amigos Del Valle, and
	he served on numerous local and state boards; and
	WHEREAS, Tolo Gonzales was a loving husband, father,
	grandfather, and great-grandfather; he was beloved by many, and
	he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
	were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Judge Eustolio Gonzales; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	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 Eustolio Gonzales.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate