81R28208 JNC-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 1770
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ismael Gonzalez has earned the Lifetime Service
Award from the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for his contributions
to his community; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Mercedes, "Mike" Gonzalez
graduated from high school in 1966 and attended The University of
Texas--Pan American, where he was on the baseball team; he
graduated in 1970, and that same year, he began a distinguished
teaching and coaching career with the Mercedes Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez was a respected and effective educator
and coach at every level; he taught high school health and history
while coaching baseball, basketball, football, and track; at
Mercedes Junior High, he taught content mastery and served as head
coach for all sports; in addition, he was responsible for many
district and school tournaments for elementary students; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 29-year tenure with MISD,
Mr. Gonzalez was an outstanding role model for students both in the
classroom and on the athletic field; in recent years, he has
continued to benefit area youth as a tutor at Kennedy Intermediate
and Hinojosa and Travis Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, A former member of Primera Iglesia Bautista of
Mercedes, Mr. Gonzalez served his parish as Sunday school director,
treasurer, children's church director, Christmas program director,
vacation Bible school director, and youth counselor; he was also a
member of the choir, two gospel groups, and the Valley Church
Softball League; today, he is a member of Baptist Temple, where he
volunteers as a greeter; in addition to his service with his church,
he supports a number of worthwhile causes and generously donates to
area charities; and
WHEREAS, The civic spirit of Mike Gonzalez has greatly
contributed to the vibrancy of his community, and his receipt of the
Lifetime Service Award is yet another indication of the high regard
in which he is held by his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ismael "Mike" Gonzalez on
receiving the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Service Award
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.