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