By:  Barrientos                                  S.R. No. 855
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                        Carmen Riojas Gonzales
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
    1-6  citizens of Austin in mourning the death of Carmen Riojas Gonzales
    1-7  who died April 26, 1993, at the age of 74; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Owner and manager of the ever-popular Mexican
    1-9  restaurant Carmen's La Tapatia, Mrs. Gonzales is remembered by her
   1-10  patrons for her energy, dedication, and respect for each individual;
   1-11  and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Her friendliness and hospitality toward her
   1-13  customers built one of the most popular dining spots for Austinites
   1-14  and visitors to the capital city; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A favorite restaurant for politicians, local
   1-16  celebrities, and families, Austinites have supported La Tapatia
   1-17  since its establishment in 1948 when Carmen and her husband,
   1-18  Raymond, opened for business in a small house; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Known for her business acumen and hard work,
   1-20  Mrs. Gonzales was the center of the business that revolved around
   1-21  her and included every member of her family; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community and its citizens,
   1-23  Carmen Gonzales earned the recognition of the Mexican American
    2-1  women who chose her Outstanding Business Woman of 1978; she also
    2-2  served on the Austin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners in
    2-3  1982; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Her many acts of kindness to her employees,
    2-5  family, and friends endeared her to those around her and all who
    2-6  benefitted from her compassion; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Her wise counsel and sound judgment will be deeply
    2-8  missed and remembered with gratitude by the citizens of Austin;
    2-9  now, therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-11  73rd Legislature, hereby commend the life of Carmen Gonzales and
   2-12  extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:  her
   2-13  husband, Raymond; her son and daughter-in-law, Alberto R. and
   2-14  Raquel Gonzales; her daughter and son-in-law, Evangeline and
   2-15  James Briones; her sisters, Mary R. Castillo and Amelia R. Rios;
   2-16  and her six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and,
   2-17  be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-19  the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
   2-20  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
   2-21  it do so in memory of Carmen Riojas Gonzales.
   2-22                                 _____________________________________
   2-23                                        President of the Senate
   2-24                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-25                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    3-1                                 the Senate on May 5, 1993,
    3-2                                 by a rising vote.
    3-3                                 _____________________________________
    3-4                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-5                                 _____________________________________
    3-6                                         Member, Texas Senate