H.R. No. 2067
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On April 2, 2009, San Antonio businessman Roberto
Gonzales reopened his garage, Advanced First Auto and Collision
Center, in a new location in order to save the jobs of his
employees; and
WHEREAS, A native of Donna, Mr. Gonzales learned the values
of hard work and concern for others growing up in a family of
farmworkers; when he was 19, he settled near Detroit, Michigan,
where he took a job as a welder for General Motors and also worked
for several small auto repair shops; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales moved back to Texas and opened his own
repair shop in San Antonio in 1987 with little more than $5,000 and
a jack; with the help of loyal and dedicated employees, he built the
business into Advanced First Auto, specializing in restoring
classic cars and hot rods; and
WHEREAS, Recently, at the age of 63, Mr. Gonzales had the
opportunity to retire when he sold the business for a considerable
profit, but he realized how hard it might be for his employees to
find other jobs in this difficult economy; as a result, he purchased
a new location and kept his employees on the payroll during the
monthlong transition to the new shop; and
WHEREAS, This act of generosity and loyalty is but one
example of the ethical nature and good business sense of Roberto
Gonzales, and he may indeed take great pride in his many notable
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Roberto Gonzales on the grand
reopening of Advanced First Auto and Collision Center and commend
him on his commitment to his employees and his community; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2067 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House