SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 591
In Memory
of
Eustolio Gonzales
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Raymondville in mourning the loss of Judge Eustolio
Gonzales, who died November 9, 2014, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Raymondville, Tolo Gonzales
was guided by a deep love for his country and his community; he
served his country with distinction in the United States Marine
Corps during the Korean War, and he gained the respect and
admiration of many as an educator and public servant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales taught in the Raymondville
Independent School District for 20 years, 15 of which were
dedicated to the Migrant Program; he shared his expertise on
migrant education with school districts in Texas, Wisconsin,
Illinois, and Indiana as a lecturer and a consultant; and
WHEREAS, A Democratic Party leader, he served as campaign
chair and coordinator for such Texas legends as Lloyd Bentsen,
Ann Richards, and Bob Krueger; he was the first elected Hispanic
to serve as judge of Willacy County, and he was the first Hispanic
mayor of Raymondville; he was a founder of Amigos Del Valle, and
he served on numerous local and state boards; and
WHEREAS, Tolo Gonzales was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather; he was beloved by many, and
he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his 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 Judge Eustolio Gonzales; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Eustolio Gonzales.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate