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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Mercedes Quarterback Club is paying tribute to |
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Arturo Gonzalez, who led the Mercedes High School baseball team to |
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the 1974 state championship game with his outstanding pitching; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez went 12-0 during that memorable season, |
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and the Tigers finished with an impressive 21-4 record; today, he |
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works as a transportation supervisor for a San Antonio-based food |
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service company and devotes countless hours to supporting youth |
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sports in the Mercedes community; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to refereeing flag football, Mr. |
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Gonzalez operates the scoreboard for Tiger baseball games and is a |
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spotter for his alma mater's home football games; he also was one of |
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the first to join the Mercedes Quarterback Club, an organization |
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dedicated to supporting high school athletics; and |
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WHEREAS, To commemorate the achievements and contributions |
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of Mr. Gonzalez, the Mercedes Quarterback Club will install a |
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temporary billboard at the school baseball stadium featuring his |
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name and his No. 11 jersey; eventually, the club plans to create a |
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mural of Mr. Gonzalez and his teammates on the 1974 squad as a |
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permanent feature at the ballpark; and |
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WHEREAS, Arturo Gonzalez is an inspiration to many people in |
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the Mercedes community, and it is fitting that he be recognized for |
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his efforts on and off the playing field; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Arturo Gonzalez for his contributions as a |
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member of the 1974 Mercedes High School baseball team and commend |
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him for his continued support of youth athletics; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |