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78R11707 JH-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 951



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Carlos Gonzalez celebrated his 80th birthday on 
January 21, 2003, and this joyous occasion is most deserving of 
special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan and third-generation U.S. citizen, 
Mr. Gonzalez was born in Mercedes in 1923; he went into the Civilian 
Conservation Corps at age 15 and the following year joined the 
United States Navy and served his country for four years during 
World War II; and
	WHEREAS, When he returned from service, this esteemed Texan 
earned a degree from the University of Houston and went to work for 
the city's downtown post office; earning the respect and admiration 
of his colleagues and superiors, he was the first Hispanic to be in 
charge of the data collection site; after retiring from the post 
office in 1978, he went to work for Exxon; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez has given generously of his time and 
talents to a host of worthwhile programs, including the Boy Scouts 
of America and the Knights of Columbus; he served as civic club 
president and was chairman of the committee to distribute Christmas 
baskets for the needy; and
	WHEREAS, Carlos Gonzalez has brought great joy and happiness 
to the many people whose lives he has touched; a distinguished 
veteran who served with valor in the South Pacific, he has earned a 
special place in the hearts of all who are privileged to know him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Carlos Gonzalez on the joyous 
occasion of his 80th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes 
for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.