1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1242 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Julian Michael Gonzales 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the untimely loss of 1-8 Julian "Juju" Michael Gonzales, who died March 7, 2001, at the 1-9 age of 15; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Blessed with a friendly disposition and warm nature, 1-11 the popular eighth grade student at Elliott Grant Middle School will 1-12 be remembered fondly for his love of life, his ability to make his 1-13 friends smile, and the joy he brought to all who knew him; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Born January 4, 1986, to Catherine Gonzales and 1-15 Roland Gonzales, the outgoing and affectionate teenager loved loud 1-16 music and had a passion for football; wearing maroon jersey 75, 1-17 Julian led his team to the city championship in 2000; his absence 1-18 will be keenly felt; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Julian was well known for his exceptional energy, 1-20 his sense of humor, his enthusiasm for living each day to the 1-21 fullest, and his wholehearted interest in everything he did; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Though his life was tragically cut short, the 2-1 memory of this fun-loving and gregarious young man will live on 2-2 in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of knowing the 2-3 devoted son, brother, grandson, and friend; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-6 family of Julian Michael Gonzales: his parents, Catherine Gonzales 2-7 and Roland Gonzales; his brothers, Roland, Jr., Alex, Blake, and 2-8 Timothy; his sisters, Victoria and Tristen; his maternal 2-9 grandparents, Rene and Diana Soliz; his paternal grandparents, 2-10 Sagrario Gonzales and Manuel Gonzales; and his great-grandmothers, 2-11 Amita Soliz, Trine Gonzalez, and Brigida L. Gonzales; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-14 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-15 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-16 in memory of Julian Michael Gonzales. 2-17 Truan 2-18 Armbrister Gallegos Ogden 2-19 Barrientos Harris Shapiro 2-20 Bernsen Haywood Shapleigh 2-21 Bivins Jackson Sibley 2-22 Brown Lindsay Staples 2-23 Cain Lucio Van de Putte 2-24 Carona Madla Wentworth 2-25 Duncan Moncrief West 2-26 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 2-27 Fraser Zaffirini 2-28 Ratliff, President of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 President of the Senate 2-31 I hereby certify that the above 2-32 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-33 on May 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Secretary of the Senate 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 Dean of the Senate