SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679
In Memory
of
Juan Gonzales Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Juan Gonzales Sr., who died on
January 29, 2017, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Juan Gonzales was born on June 25, 1929, in Punta
del Monte, Texas, to Guadalupe and Sofia Gonzales; he and his
beloved wife, Maria Guadalupe Gonzales, raised three daughters and
four sons together, and they were blessed with 15 grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a
cowboy, and he worked on ranches across South Texas, including
the Punta del Monte Ranch, the El Sauz Ranch, and the Kenedy
Ranch; he was known as a fearless bronc rider who was rarely
thrown from a horse; he retired in 1990 as a Kineño from the
Norias Division of the King Ranch; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, his talent and work
ethic, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will
not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Juan Gonzales Sr.; 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 Juan Gonzales Sr.
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, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate