SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
In Memory
of
Arturo C. Gonzalez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Del Rio in mourning the loss of Arturo C. Gonzalez,
who died December 21, 2012, at the age of 104; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez was born October 4, 1908, in
Del Rio; he attended Del Rio High School and worked at a number of
odd jobs; after seeing an advertisement for the American
Correspondence School of Law, he became interested in the legal
field and served as an interpreter of the court, where he
observed criminal and civil cases; and
WHEREAS, After passing a college entrance examination and
the Texas State Bar, Arturo was licensed to practice law on
February 27, 1935; he opened a law practice, served for two years in
the army, and became president of the League of United Latin American
Citizens Council 18; Arturo was active in the council's efforts to
develop public housing for the underprivileged, and he served as the
first director of the Del Rio Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, Arturo was dedicated to his work on behalf of the
poor and was devoted to his late wife, Blanca, and to his
children, Daisy, Kathy, Arthur, Blanca, and Sergio, who is the
Val Verde County Court at Law judge; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez was an exemplary gentleman who
worked hard and was respected for his many accomplishments; he
was generous and kindhearted and was beloved by many, and he will
long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Arturo C. Gonzalez; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Arturo Gonzalez.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate