84R25432 BPG-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 2548
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former La Joya Independent School District board
member Arturo Gonzalez Jr. passed away on April 26, 2009, at the age
of 56, but his legacy continues through the scholarship fund
established in his name; and
WHEREAS, The son of Arturo Gonzalez Sr. and Baudilia
Gonzalez, "Morgan" Gonzalez was born on September 29, 1952; he
graduated from the La Joya Independent School District and remained
a proud Coyote fan, loyally wearing the red and white school colors;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez was joined in matrimony to Rebecca
Gonzalez, and they became the proud parents of four children,
Anita, Arturo, Angie, and Andie; after beginning his family, he
completed his education at South Texas Community College, majoring
in business management while working full-time; he was employed for
33 years by Valley Coca-Cola, where he rose to become a supervisor
and made many lasting friendships; and
WHEREAS, Fulfilling a longtime goal, Mr. Gonzalez won
election to the board of La Joya ISD in 2001, and he served with
great dedication; he was involved in numerous district events and
strove to inspire youngsters to achieve academic goals; in his free
time, he enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting, playing golf,
solving Sudoku puzzles, baking, crocheting, sewing, and making
wonderful presents for his beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A quiet man with a big heart and ready smile, Morgan
Gonzalez was devoted to his family and his community, and he is
remembered with deep affection and admiration by all who were
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Arturo "Morgan"
Gonzalez Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Arturo
Gonzalez Jr.