87R12483 CJM-D

By: Campos H.R. No. 1956

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Patsy H. Gonzales of Bexar County on January 18, 2021, at the age of 97; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Fidencio Herrera and Maxima Ramos, the former Patsy Herrera was born on July 23, 1923, in San Antonio and graduated from Lanier High School; and

WHEREAS, She and her husband, the late Frank Gonzales, were blessed with five children, and Mrs. Gonzales was deeply involved in their school and extracurricular activities; she served as a Girl Scout leader, as the first Hispanic catechist and coordinator at St. Cecilia's Catholic School, and as the first Hispanic president of the St. Michael's Academy parent-teacher group; with the passing years, her family grew to include numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Inspired to participate in politics by the 1964 prohibition on poll taxes, Mrs. Gonzales became one of the first Hispanic women to serve as an election clerk and election judge; she remained involved in the political sphere into her eighties and beyond, working to support Democratic candidates and advocating for voting at the local and national level; she was also dedicated to public safety and represented the Riverside Neighborhood Association in Cellular on Patrol Southeast; and

WHEREAS, While the death of Patsy Gonzales brings immeasurable sorrow to her family and friends, she leaves behind a record of service that her loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Patsy H. Gonzales and extend sincere condolences to all 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 Patsy Gonzales.