SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize U. David Gonzalez, who has retired from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development after more than 35 years of loyal service in the department; and

WHEREAS, David Gonzalez began his career with the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development as a student trainee on May 26, 1971, when the agency was known as Farmers Home Administration; and

WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Texas A&M University--Kingsville and returned to Farmers Home Administration as an assistant county supervisor in San Benito; and

WHEREAS, He was promoted to county supervisor for Willacy County in 1977 and was transferred to the Hidalgo County office in Edinburg in 1979; in 1980, he became the assistant district director and served in Rio Grande City; and

WHEREAS, In April of 1991, he was named director of the Rio Grande Valley area, and over the last 16 years, he has worked with numerous communities and has been instrumental in obtaining millions of dollars in agency funds for the communities he served; and

WHEREAS, A skillful and talented administrator, David Gonzalez leaves a legacy of fine service and resources for the Rio Grande Valley communities that will have a positive impact for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend U. David Gonzalez for his many accomplishments and his exceptional contributions to the Rio Grande Valley area 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 highest regard from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 26, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate