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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize Arturo R. Gonzalez, Jr., on the occasion of his 

retirement from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission; 

and

	WHEREAS, Arturo served four years in the United States

Air Force; his service included duty in Vietnam and Thailand; in 

1974, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a 

bachelor's degree in pharmacy; he then acquired many years of 

valuable experience working in a pharmacy before entering into 

service with the state; and

	WHEREAS, In 1992, Arturo joined the Texas Health and Human 

Services Commission, which was then the Department of Human 

Services, and in 2001, he joined its Medicaid/CHIP division as a 

regional consultant pharmacist; and

	WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Arturo has 

handled his many responsibilities with the commission with 

exceptional efficiency and dedication and is noted for his 

expertise in his field; and

	WHEREAS, Arturo is an exemplary gentleman who is admired 

and respected by his colleagues, and his presence at the Texas 

Health and Human Services Commission will be greatly missed; and

	WHEREAS, In retirement, Arturo will have more time to 

devote to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, where he has been a 

member for 30 years and has chaired numerous committees; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend

Arturo R. Gonzalez, Jr., on his exceptional service with the 

Texas Health and Human Services Commission and for his many 

contributions to our state and extend to him best wishes for the 

retirement years ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

                                                                          Eltife









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate