SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 859
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Eluteria "Susie" Gonzalez for her exemplary career in
public service and her many contributions to her community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Kingsville, Texas, Susie Gonzalez
began a career in law enforcement as a jailer with the Kleberg
County Sheriff's Department in 1979; she went on to serve as a
dispatcher supervisor and a patrol deputy; she became a Kleberg
County deputy constable in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Susie joined the Kenedy County Sheriff's
Department in 1991, and she served as a deputy there for six
years; she then became the first Hispanic woman to be elected to
the position of Kenedy County Tax Assessor-Collector, and she
served with distinction from 1997 until her retirement on January
1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A tireless steward of the community, Susie played
an integral role in organizing the Food Bank of Kenedy County, and
she volunteered for the organization for 10 years; she also
volunteered as a caseworker for the Federal Emergency Management
Agency when natural disasters struck Kleberg and Kenedy Counties;
she has served on a number of civic boards and committees, and she
is a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in
Sarita, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Susie Gonzalez exemplified
the highest ideals of law enforcement service and civic
leadership; she is beloved by many, and she is indeed deserving of
recognition for her years of distinguished public service; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Eluteria "Susie" Gonzalez for her
tireless work on behalf of the citizens of Kleberg and Kenedy
Counties and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem 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 May 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate