SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
In Memory
of
Carmen Sotello Gonzalez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Carmen Sotello
Gonzalez, who died July 13, 2013, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Gonzalez was married to Rafhael Lopez
Gonzalez, and the couple was blessed with four children, four
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gonzalez was one of the first Hispanic women
to be named to an upper administration position at the A. Brandt
Company factory in the 1940s; she went on to become an
administrator at Ben Hogan/AMF, where she was respected for her
work and made many close friends; and
WHEREAS, She was a woman of deep compassion and was noted
for her devotion to her family and her warm smile; she was an
exemplary lady who was a source of strength and joy to others, and
she will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to share in
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Carmen Sotello Gonzalez;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
those held dear by Carmen Gonzalez as an expression of deepest
sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Carmen Gonzalez.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate