H.R. No. 1418
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give generously of their time and
talents to benefit the greater good are truly deserving of our
gratitude and admiration, and Hector Gonzalez of El Paso is indeed
one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez is an alumnus of The University of
Texas at El Paso, where he earned a bachelor's degree with honors in
multidisciplinary studies; he answered his nation's call to duty
during the Vietnam War by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1971,
and he went on to lead a distinguished military career that spanned
two decades; after returning to civilian life, he devoted the next
18 years to working for two nonprofit organizations that provided
services to the mentally ill; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Gonzalez enjoys the
love and support of his two children, Steven and Cory, and he is a
valued member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Hector Gonzalez served courageously in the armed
forces of his country and has since contributed to his community
with equal commitment, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize him
for his outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Hector Gonzalez for his exemplary
service to his state and his nation and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1418 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House