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By: Herrero H.R. No. 1879
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Roberto Garza Gonzalez Sr. of Robstown, who passed away on April
20, 2019, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lalo and Anita Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez
was born in Refugio on March 2, 1934, and he grew up with five
siblings, Frances, Minerva, Angelina, Elsa, and Ralph; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Gonzalez
served with the U.S. Army as a rifle master and a tank driver during
the Korean War; in the course of his career, he owned and operated
several small businesses in Robstown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez and his first wife, Emilia Gonzalez,
became the parents of three children, Robert, Sandra, and the late
Sylvia Gonzalez Landeros; after that marriage ended, Mr. Gonzalez
enjoyed the love and support of his second wife, Marie Zuniga
Gonzalez, who preceded him in death; through the years, his
treasured family expanded to include his stepchildren, Felipe and
Margarita, as well as six grandchildren, Robert, Cody, Rene,
Stephanie, Maureen, and Erin, and a great-grandson, Xavier; and
WHEREAS, Roberto Gonzalez lived a full and generous life
surrounded by those he loved, and they will forever carry him close
in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roberto Garza
Gonzalez Sr. and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roberto
Gonzalez.