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.