SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678
WHEREAS, Family-owned businesses are the backbone of Texas
communities, and for 60 years Gonzalez Place tavern has played a
vital role in the life of Weslaco; and
WHEREAS, The tavern was established on Texas Boulevard in
Weslaco in 1957 by Fidencio Martinez Gonzalez, who had emigrated
from Mexico at the age of 14 during the Great Depression; and
WHEREAS, Conceived from the beginning as a warm,
unpretentious gathering spot, Gonzalez Place soon became
inextricably woven into the social fabric of the community; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the business has remained in the
Gonzalez family; Relio and Sergio Gonzalez, brothers of the
tavern's founder, played their part in managing the business, and
it is currently run by the founder's son, Daniel Fidencio
Gonzalez; and
WHEREAS, Today, Gonzalez Place is known as the oldest
tavern in Weslaco; while it maintains its traditional ties to the
community, it continues to be a welcoming place for new
generations of Weslaco residents to meet and enjoy; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize Gonzalez Place tavern in Weslaco
on its 60th anniversary and extend to the tavern's owners and
patrons sincere best wishes for continued good fellowship; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the tavern as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate