SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125





In Memory



of



Josefina F. Gonzalez





	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Josefina F. Gonzalez, 

who died July 9, 2005, at the age of 77; and

	WHEREAS, Born August 28, 1927, Josefina married

Juan Alonzo Gonzalez, Sr., on August 4, 1944, and they reared six 

children together; she was preceded in death by her husband and 

by her son, Juan Alonzo Gonzalez, Jr.; and

	WHEREAS, Josefina loved cooking Sunday lunch for her 

large, loving family, where her carne picada con papas and mole

were perennial favorites; for the holidays, she always made 

everybody's favorite dessert, her famous vanilla pudding with 

bananas and cherries; and

	WHEREAS, A talented decorator and seamstress, Josefina 

made her own curtains, bedspreads and other household items; her 

garden was always perfect, and she loved feeding the birds that 

gathered there; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength and compassion, 

Josefina gave generously of herself to others, and her wisdom, 

warmth and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those whose 

lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Josefina F. Gonzalez:  her 

children, Mercedes Gonzalez, Maria Yolanda Dominguez,

Arturo Gonzalez, Juan Alfredo Gonzalez and Rosa Ana Paredes; her 

seven brothers and sisters; and her 21 grandchildren and 26 

great-grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

the members of her 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 Josefina Gonzalez.

                                                                       Zaffirini









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate