H.R. No. 130
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Louis Guerra Gonzaba Sr. of San Antonio on September 14,
2021, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Louis Gonzaba was the son of Mike and Janie Gonzaba,
and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Mary,
Bertha, and Mike; he graduated from Central Catholic High School in
1949 and went on to attend St. Mary's University; answering his
nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany
and the United States before being honorably discharged at the rank
of sergeant; and
WHEREAS, In civilian life, Mr. Gonzaba worked in retail
construction with City Lumber, Alamo Enterprises, Jones Blair Paint
Company, and Acme Lumber; he earned the esteem of many independent
builders by helping them to read and draw up plans and to calculate
materials needs; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Gonzaba was devoted to his wife,
Olga, with whom he shared a fulfilling union that spanned 64 years;
he took great pride in his children, Deborah and Louis, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include five grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Sheena, Louis, and
Joey, seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jayden, Juliana, Jarren,
Alyssa, Avery, and Mateo, and three great-great-grandchildren,
Aubrey, Ariya, and Jace; Mr. Gonzaba delighted in time spent with
his loved ones and especially enjoyed showing off his impressive
dance moves at family reunions; and
WHEREAS, Although Louis Gonzaba is deeply missed, those who
held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Louis Guerra Gonzaba Sr. and extend sincere condolences 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 Louis
Gonzaba.
Lopez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 130 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House