H.R. No. 82
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Dolores
Gonzales of Austin, who died on July 5, 2013, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Gonzales was born in Austin on March 6,
1930; she was joined in matrimony to Cruz Gonzales, and they shared
a loving relationship until his death; she was the mother of 5
children, and later in life she was blessed with 13 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gonzales worked for the City of Austin for 20
years until her retirement; she took pleasure in sewing, gardening,
and arts and crafts, and she also enjoyed traveling; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and
a true friend, Dolores Gonzales lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Dolores Gonzales and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her daughter, Virginia Hill, and her husband, Cleo;
to her sons, Manuel Rodela and his wife, Alice, Robert Rodela and
his wife, Felipa, and Charles Rodela and his wife, Yolanda; to her
13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and to her other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dolores
Gonzales.
Rodriguez of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 82 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House