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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 903
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors |
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and commemorates the life of the Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez, |
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a renowned Texas senator and United States Congressman who |
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spent decades working on behalf of Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Henry Gonzalez was the first Mexican American to |
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serve in the Texas Senate, and he was the first Mexican American |
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to represent the State of Texas in Congress; he was known as a |
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gentleman of unbending principles and was noted for his longtime |
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efforts to thwart segregationist legislation; and |
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WHEREAS, He began his distinguished career in public |
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service 50 years ago as a member of the Texas Senate in the |
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55th legislative session of 1957; he continued to serve in the |
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56th and 57th sessions before resigning his seat to become a |
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United States Representative; and |
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WHEREAS, In Congress, he enjoyed overwhelming support from |
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his district and was reelected to serve 18 consecutive terms before |
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retiring from public service; he died on November 28, 2000; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 3, 2007, the 91st anniversary of the day |
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Henry Gonzalez was born, a commemorative celebration of his life |
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and his many accomplishments will be held in the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The event will include a display in the Capitol |
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Extension of several archive items reflecting his service that |
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are part of the Henry B. Gonzalez Papers at the Center for American |
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History at The University of Texas at Austin; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Henry B. Gonzalez, a man of courage and integrity who was |
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one of this state's most distinguished citizens and leaders; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Henry B. Gonzalez. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 3, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |