SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678
	WHEREAS, Family-owned businesses are the backbone of Texas
	communities, and for 60 years Gonzalez Place tavern has played a
	vital role in the life of Weslaco; and
	WHEREAS, The tavern was established on Texas Boulevard in
	Weslaco in 1957 by Fidencio Martinez Gonzalez, who had emigrated
	from Mexico at the age of 14 during the Great Depression; and
	WHEREAS, Conceived from the beginning as a warm,
	unpretentious gathering spot, Gonzalez Place soon became
	inextricably woven into the social fabric of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, the business has remained in the
	Gonzalez family; Relio and Sergio Gonzalez, brothers of the
	tavern's founder, played their part in managing the business, and
	it is currently run by the founder's son, Daniel Fidencio
	Gonzalez; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Gonzalez Place is known as the oldest
	tavern in Weslaco; while it maintains its traditional ties to the
	community, it continues to be a welcoming place for new
	generations of Weslaco residents to meet and enjoy; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby recognize Gonzalez Place tavern in Weslaco
	on its 60th anniversary and extend to the tavern's owners and
	patrons sincere best wishes for continued good fellowship; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the tavern as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 26, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate