81R28208 JNC-D
 
  By: Martinez H.R. No. 1770
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ismael Gonzalez has earned the Lifetime Service
  Award from the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for his contributions
  to his community; and
         WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Mercedes, "Mike" Gonzalez
  graduated from high school in 1966 and attended The University of
  Texas--Pan American, where he was on the baseball team; he
  graduated in 1970, and that same year, he began a distinguished
  teaching and coaching career with the Mercedes Independent School
  District; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez was a respected and effective educator
  and coach at every level; he taught high school health and history
  while coaching baseball, basketball, football, and track; at
  Mercedes Junior High, he taught content mastery and served as head
  coach for all sports; in addition, he was responsible for many
  district and school tournaments for elementary students; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his 29-year tenure with MISD,
  Mr. Gonzalez was an outstanding role model for students both in the
  classroom and on the athletic field; in recent years, he has
  continued to benefit area youth as a tutor at Kennedy Intermediate
  and Hinojosa and Travis Elementary Schools; and
         WHEREAS, A former member of Primera Iglesia Bautista of
  Mercedes, Mr. Gonzalez served his parish as Sunday school director,
  treasurer, children's church director, Christmas program director,
  vacation Bible school director, and youth counselor; he was also a
  member of the choir, two gospel groups, and the Valley Church
  Softball League; today, he is a member of Baptist Temple, where he
  volunteers as a greeter; in addition to his service with his church,
  he supports a number of worthwhile causes and generously donates to
  area charities; and
         WHEREAS, The civic spirit of Mike Gonzalez has greatly
  contributed to the vibrancy of his community, and his receipt of the
  Lifetime Service Award is yet another indication of the high regard
  in which he is held by his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ismael "Mike" Gonzalez on
  receiving the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Service Award
  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
  happiness; 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.