SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 593
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize George L. Gonzales, who retired from the Webb County
office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on March 27,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales served as a county-based extension
educator for more than 34 years; after four years of service as an
assistant county extension agent in Bee County, he was promoted
to the position of county extension agent for Webb County
Agriculture and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, he earned the highest rank of
an AgriLife Extension agent; he co-authored 63 research
demonstration reports, and as a result of his exceptional work as
an agent, numerous educational programs and initiatives to
improve the quality of life in Texas were created; he was the
first Webb County extension agent to receive the Regents Fellow
Service Award from the Texas A&M University System Board of
Regents; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished educator and media communicator,
Mr. Gonzales served as the county extension coordinator for Webb
County, and he gained the respect of numerous local elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, He exemplified the best in county extension
education, and he instilled the highest level of professionalism
in the many agents he helped train; his presence at the Webb
County Extension Office will be greatly missed; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend George L. Gonzales on his dedication
to his work with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and on
his many contributions to the state and extend to him best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate