SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 356


In Memory

of

Raul Tijerina Gonzalez


	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of
San Antonio in mourning the death of Raul Tijerina Gonzalez,
who died March 1, 2003, at the age of 88; and

	WHEREAS, Raulito was born in Topo Chico, Nuevo Leon, Mexico,
on March 12, 1914, to Amador and Marianna Gonzalez; he enjoyed a 
happy marriage for 63 years to Maria Bernadina Mauricio Gonzalez, 
with whom he was blessed to have five children; and

	WHEREAS, He served as head waiter for 25 years at the
Casa Blanca Cafe; there he was known as "the waiter with iron 
nerves" for his ability to serve his customers with skill and 
confidence; over the years, he attended to numerous dignitaries 
who visited the restaurant, including two Texas governors, 
several San Antonio mayors, a former president of Mexico, and 
several ambassadors; and

	WHEREAS, He also worked at Lanier High School and
Charles Grabner Elementary School before retiring in 1977; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Raulito was respected in 
the community for his many accomplishments; he was a member of 
Communities Organized for Public Service, USA, and belonged to 
Our Lady of Angels Senior Citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Raul always impressed those he met with his 
friendly nature and his positive attitude toward life; he was 
popular in his neighborhood, where he was fond of visiting and 
playing cards with his neighbors; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Raulito gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Raulito was a member of
Saint James the Apostle Catholic Church, where he served as an 
usher and as a Eucharistic minister; he was also an active member 
of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus; and

	WHEREAS, Raulito Gonzalez was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Raul Tijerina Gonzalez:  his wife,
Maria Bernadina Mauricio Gonzalez; his sons, Richard, Humberto,
and Raul M. Gonzalez; his daughters, Anna Maria Lomas and
Maria Magdalena G. Treviño; his brother, Manuel T. Gonzalez; and 
his 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Raul Gonzalez.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 13, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate