H.C.R. No. 105
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Noe Gonzalez has rendered outstanding
service as judge of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County, and
he has further benefited his fellow citizens through his longtime
engagement in the civic life of the community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University and the
University of Houston Law Center, Judge Gonzalez was admitted to
the bar in 1986; just eight years later, he won election to the
bench in the 370th District Court, becoming one of the youngest
individuals in the county's history to hold that position; he has
since been reelected to four subsequent terms, and he has been
selected by fellow members of the Hidalgo County Board of Judges to
serve as local presiding administrative judge, charged with
overseeing the administration of district courts in the county; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has worked diligently to make the
judicial system more efficient and responsive, securing state and
federal grants to improve operations and facilitating the creation
of two auxiliary courts, two additional district courts, an
additional county court-at-law, a child protection court, and a
juvenile justice court; with the assistance of the board, he has
made the disposition and reporting of criminal cases more accurate
and expeditious through the Differentiated Case Management
Project; Judge Gonzalez has also provided oversight of the county
Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Hidalgo County
Boot Camp, Hidalgo County Restitution Center, Juvenile Justice
Court, and Criminal Auxiliary Courts; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his leadership in professional
organizations, Judge Gonzalez currently serves as president-elect
of the Hidalgo County Bar Association, and he is a member of the
board of the Hidalgo County Bar Foundation; he further gives of his
time and expertise to the State Bar of Texas as a speaker at
Continuing Legal Education seminars and as a member of both the
Committee for the Representation of Death Row Inmates and the Death
Penalty Litigation Committee; his work on legislation addressing
the representation of indigent defendants has earned him
recognition from the judicial section of the state bar; and
WHEREAS, Judge Gonzalez has demonstrated a deep commitment to
the young people of his community through his involvement in such
organizations as Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Valley
Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships, and the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, as well as in a variety of worthy
programs, including the Read Across America initiative of the
National Education Association, the Mock Trial program of the
Region One Education Center, and the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth
Legislative Session, sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute;
in addition, he is a coach and sponsor for children's soccer,
T-ball, and basketball; and
WHEREAS, The proud father of four sons, Lee Israel, Noe
Andres, Luis Maurilio, and Tomas Jesus, Judge Gonzalez is a
lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and is currently an
active member of Sacred Heart Church; and
WHEREAS, Noe Gonzalez has set a sterling example for others
through his professional and civic endeavors, and it is indeed
fitting to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Judge Noe Gonzalez for his professional
accomplishments and contributions to his community and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Canales
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker Anchia Guillen Parker
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez Ashby Harless Perez
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney Branch Huberty Raney
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond Burnam Hunter Raymond
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds Button Isaac Reynolds
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle Callegari Johnson Riddle
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter Canales Kacal Ritter
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose Clardy King of Parker Rose
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons Creighton Krause Simmons
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith Dale Larson Smith
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama Deshotel Longoria Strama
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth Elkins Martinez Toth
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba Farrar Miles Villalba
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle Frank Moody Walle
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White Frullo Morrison White
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu Giddings Murphy Wu
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the Senate on April
30, 2013, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas