H.R. No. 1892

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Mercedes Quarterback Club is paying tribute to Arturo Gonzalez, who led the Mercedes High School baseball team to the 1974 state championship game with his outstanding pitching; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez went 12-0 during that memorable season, and the Tigers finished with an impressive 21-4 record; today, he works as a transportation supervisor for a San Antonio-based food service company and devotes countless hours to supporting youth sports in the Mercedes community; and

WHEREAS, In addition to refereeing flag football, Mr. Gonzalez operates the scoreboard for Tiger baseball games and is a spotter for his alma mater's home football games; he also was one of the first to join the Mercedes Quarterback Club, an organization dedicated to supporting high school athletics; and

WHEREAS, To commemorate the achievements and contributions of Mr. Gonzalez, the Mercedes Quarterback Club will install a temporary billboard at the school baseball stadium featuring his name and his No. 11 jersey; eventually, the club plans to create a mural of Mr. Gonzalez and his teammates on the 1974 squad as a permanent feature at the ballpark; and

WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez is an inspiration to many people in the Mercedes community, and it is fitting that he be recognized for his efforts on and off the playing field; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Arturo Gonzalez for his contributions as a member of the 1974 Mercedes High School baseball team and commend him for his continued support of youth athletics; 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.

Martinez

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1892 was adopted by the House on May 18, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House