SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 746
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Ramiro Ramirez Gonzalez for his entrepreneurial
	success and his many contributions to the Rio Grande Valley
	community; and
	WHEREAS, Ramiro "Mr. G" Gonzalez was raised at San Jose
	Ranch just outside of San Benito, Texas, and he graduated from
	Los Fresnos High School in 1962; his parents instilled in him the
	value of honesty and a strong work ethic, and he used these traits
	to shape a rewarding business career and a fulfilling life of
	purpose; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez earned his welding certification in
	1964 from Del Mar College, and he began working as a welder for
	Brown and Root in Brownsville; in 1967, he and his wife,
	Elizabeth, opened a fireworks business, and Ramiro balanced both
	his welding career and the family business until Brown and Root
	discontinued operations in Brownsville; and
	WHEREAS, After Mr. Gonzalez took an early retirement from an
	18-year career in welding, he and his wife began a new business
	venture in 1980 with the opening of Mr. G's Sno Wiz, and over the
	next decade, they expanded their Mr. G's Fireworks to include
	locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley; Ramiro began a third
	business enterprise in 1990, when he opened R&R Paving, Limited
	Liability Company, to help improve the streets of the Rio Grande
	Valley; and
	WHEREAS, Ramiro Gonzalez is a revered Valley citizen who
	has helped his community thrive through his conscientious
	business practices and his unwavering support of local
	charitable causes; this year marks the 50th anniversary of the
	opening of his first business, Mr. G's Fireworks, and he can
	indeed take pride in his many outstanding accomplishments over
	the years; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Ramiro Ramirez Gonzalez for his many
	contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and congratulate him on 50
	years of entrepreneurial success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem 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 May 8, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate