H.R. No. 2135



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The tragedy of a young life cut short is a sobering 
reminder of the fragility and brevity of our time on this earth, and 
it is with deep sorrow that we join in mourning the passing of Marta 
Graciela Gonzalez of Rio Grande City on April 25, 2005, at the age 
of 30; and
	WHEREAS, A loving and devoted mother, daughter, and sister, 
Ms. Gonzalez enriched and enlivened the days of her family and 
friends; and
	WHEREAS, It was during her valiant battle with cancer that 
her personal courage found its fullest flowering, and by sharing 
the strength of her faith with those around her in her final days, 
she offered a moving and inspirational model of grace for her loved 
ones; and
	WHEREAS, Although her passing is a wound that only time may 
heal, her spirit will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of 
all those fortunate enough to have known her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marta Graciela 
Gonzalez and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: 
to her daughter, Marina; to Marina's father, Andy de Leon; to her 
parents, Abel N. Gonzalez, Jr., and Graciela Gonzalez; to her 
sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and Jorge Barrera; to her 
brothers, Abel N. Gonzalez III and Jorge E. Gonzalez; to her 
grandmother, Maria Elia Gonzalez; to her niece, Alexia; to her 
nephew, Josue; and to her other family members and many friends; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marta 
Graciela Gonzalez.

                                                                         Guillen


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2135 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House