88R30626 BK-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2033
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Gilberta P. Gonzalez of Corpus Christi, who passed away on
October 22, 2022, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Demetrio and Amparo Padilla, the
former Bertha Padilla was born on October 16, 1927, in Mercedes, and
she grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Demetrio,
Francisco, Carmen, and Amparito; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gonzalez moved to Corpus Christi in 1959; she
worked with her husband, Raul C. Gonzalez, for a number of years in
their family business, and along the way, she continued her
education, proudly earning her GED in 1981; a woman of strong faith,
she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to prayer; she had a
passion for singing that she discovered while attending church
services during her youth, and she was also known for her love of
cooking; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Gonzalez took
great pride in her children, Frank, Raul Jr., Demetrio, Bertha,
Alicia, Abraham, Sylvia, Gloria, and Elias; as the years passed,
she was blessed with 32 grandchildren, including Joshua and
Michael, whom she raised from childhood, as well as 63
great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bertha Gonzalez brightened the world for all who
knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilberta P. Gonzalez
and extend heartfelt condolences to all those who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bertha
Gonzalez.