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                                                                  H.R. No. 549



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On June 7, 2002, residents of San Antonio lost a 
beloved neighbor, businessman, and friend with the passing of Henry 
R. Gonzales, Sr., at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Gonzales was born in San Antonio 
on March 14, 1922; he was married to Eloise P. Gonzales for 40 
years, and the couple enjoyed a rich and rewarding relationship; 
and
	WHEREAS, Together with his wife, this esteemed gentleman 
owned and operated Bill's Pawn and Jewelry for more than 42 years; 
the shop was one of the first 10 privately owned pawn shops in the 
city, and it was named Texas Pawn Shop of the Year for 1993 by the 
Texas Pawn Brokers Association for excellence in service and 
exemplary integrity in business; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his career, Mr. Gonzales was an 
active member of his community, giving generously of his time and 
talents to a host of worthwhile organizations; he was a member of 
the Sembradores de Amistad, The Optimist Club, The St. Matthew's 
Bilingual Choir, and the Guadalupanas at St. Matthew's; and
	WHEREAS, Henry R. Gonzales was a man of dedication and 
wisdom, and while he is greatly missed, his memory lives on in the 
hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Henry R. Gonzales and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Eloise P. Gonzales; to his brother, Arthur Gonzales; to his 
sisters, Maruca Sekorski, Beatriz Mendoza, Lucille Garcia, 
Claudine Albidress, and Lydia Valdez; to his son, Henry Gonzales, 
Jr., and his wife, Nicky; to his daughter, Shirley Gonzales Flores 
and her husband, Ramon; to his grandchildren, Henry R. Gonzales III 
and Diego N. Gonzales; and to his other relatives and many friends; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Henry R. 
Gonzales, Sr.

                                                                Martinez Fischer


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 549 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 25, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House