SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1070
In Memory
of
Maria Gonzalez Kennedy
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Maria Gonzalez Kennedy, who
died May 14, 2015, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Maria Gonzalez was born on September 29, 1928, in
Harlingen; she became a longtime Austin resident who was admired
for her many contributions to the city; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, she and her husband, Abraham Kennedy,
opened El Gallo restaurant on South Congress Avenue; she was a
proud owner who greeted her customers with a smile, and the
restaurant became a trademark venue in the vibrant South Austin
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kennedy was a distinguished leader in the
community who contributed to the establishment of Austin
Community College and was active with the Mexican-American
Chamber of Commerce, the League of United Latin American
Citizens, and numerous other civic organizations; she was a
parishioner of Saint Ignatius Martyr Church; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, Maria Kennedy was beloved by many, and she
will long be remembered with admiration and respect by all who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Maria Gonzalez Kennedy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Maria Kennedy.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 1, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate