Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 788
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Bertha Cuellar Gonzalez
5	5	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
6	6	passing of Bertha Cuellar Gonzalez of San Antonio on January 16,
7	7	2017, at the age of 99; and
8	8	WHEREAS, The daughter of Lino Edward Cuellar and Francisca
9	9	Flores Cuellar, the former Bertha Cuellar was born in Floresville
10	10	on November 21, 1917; she moved with her family to San Antonio as
11	11	a young girl and went on to graduate from Brackenridge High
12	12	School; and
13	13	WHEREAS, She married Henry B. Gonzalez in 1940, and the couple
14	14	became the proud parents of four sons, Henry, Charles, Stephen,
15	15	and Frank, and four daughters, Rose Mary, Bertha, Genevieve, and
16	16	Anna; when her children were young, Mrs. Gonzalez was active in
17	17	the PTA and served as a Cub Scout den mother; and
18	18	WHEREAS, While raising her family, Mrs. Gonzalez also
19	19	shone as "campaigner in chief" for her husband, who became the
20	20	state's first Mexican American congressman; she shared his deep
21	21	commitment to social justice and played a crucial role in his
22	22	long career in public service, providing wise counsel as well as
23	23	tireless support; he often referred to her as his "secret
24	24	weapon"; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Mrs. Gonzalez was happiest with a house full of
26	26	people, especially youngsters, and she rejoiced in a large family
27	27	that grew to include 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren;
28	28	following the death of Congressman Gonzalez in November 2000,
29	29	Mrs. Gonzalez demonstrated tremendous grace and resilience, and
30	30	she continued to form many new friendships as a resident of a
31	31	senior community; and
32	32	WHEREAS, Although she never sought the spotlight, Bertha
33	33	Gonzalez made a lasting, positive difference in her community and
34	34	beyond, and those who were fortunate enough to share in the
35	35	richness of her life will forever cherish their memories of her
36	36	warmth, her selfless dedication to her family, and her wonderful
37	37	sense of humor; now, therefore, be it
38	38	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
39	39	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bertha Cuellar
40	40	Gonzalez and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn
41	41	her passing; and, be it further
42	42	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
43	43	her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
44	44	so in memory of Bertha Gonzalez.
45	45	Menéndez, Campbell,
46	46	Uresti, Zaffirini
47	47	____________________________________________________________
48	48	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
49	49	____________________________________________________________
50	50	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
51	51	______________________________
52	52	President of the Senate
53	53	I hereby certify that the
54	54	above Resolution was adopted by
55	55	the Senate on May 15, 2017, by a
56	56	rising vote.
57	57	______________________________
58	58	Secretary of the Senate