H.R. No. 2037 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Silbiano Morin Gonzalez of Cotulla, who passed away on February 26, 2021, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, The son of Processo and Refugia Gonzalez, Silbiano Gonzalez was born on May 4, 1949, and grew up with eight siblings, George, Jesse, Esperanza, Sisto, Joe, Clemente, David, and Rogelio; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Gonzalez proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez took great pride in his children, Lisa, Melanie, and Juan, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include 13 grandchildren, Abigail, Kiera, Nyana, JaNiya, Isaiah, Jacob, Malachi, Ohnysty, Auria, Unique, Chanel, Romancio, and Majesty, as well as numerous great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his country, Silbiano Gonzalez lived a rich and purposeful life, and he earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Silbiano Morin Gonzalez and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Silbiano Gonzalez. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2037 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House