SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 207
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jose Maria Gonzalez Jr. for 46 years of exemplary
service with King Ranch, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, A native of Raymondville, Jose Gonzalez was born
into a hardworking migrant family; he left his studies at
Raymondville High School to help provide for his family as a
migrant laborer, and he was hired at the Norias Division of King
Ranch a few months before his 19th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Jose was proud to contribute to the success of the
iconic ranch, and he met his life's love, Celestina Deluna, while
working there; the two married and raised their three children at
the ranch, and today, they are the proud grandparents of a
cherished granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Jose served in Support Services for the Norias
Division of the ranch throughout his career; he helped maintain
agricultural structures, manage prescribed burns, and provide
groundskeeping and groundwater services; after earning his
general educational development diploma in 1998, he obtained his
Class C Water Systems Operator License from the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality; he also was able to showcase his
outstanding cooking skills in his part-time role with the family
and shareholders of the ranch, Groves-Alexander, LLC, which
allowed him opportunities to cook for many notable individuals,
such as Jay Novacek, Princess Elena of Spain, and his all-time
favorite actor, Robert Duvall; and
WHEREAS, Jose Gonzalez has been a cherished presence at the
King Ranch and an invaluable asset to a proud Texas business; he
can reflect with pride on his lifelong career as he looks forward
to the retirement years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Jose Gonzalez on his outstanding
career of service at the Lone Star State's most celebrated ranch
and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 March 29, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate