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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former La Joya Independent School District board |
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member Arturo Gonzalez Jr. passed away on April 26, 2009, at the age |
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of 56, but his legacy continues through the scholarship fund |
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established in his name; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Arturo Gonzalez Sr. and Baudilia |
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Gonzalez, "Morgan" Gonzalez was born on September 29, 1952; he |
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graduated from the La Joya Independent School District and remained |
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a proud Coyote fan, loyally wearing the red and white school colors; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez was joined in matrimony to Rebecca |
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Gonzalez, and they became the proud parents of four children, |
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Anita, Arturo, Angie, and Andie; after beginning his family, he |
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completed his education at South Texas Community College, majoring |
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in business management while working full-time; he was employed for |
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33 years by Valley Coca-Cola, where he rose to become a supervisor |
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and made many lasting friendships; and |
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WHEREAS, Fulfilling a longtime goal, Mr. Gonzalez won |
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election to the board of La Joya ISD in 2001, and he served with |
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great dedication; he was involved in numerous district events and |
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strove to inspire youngsters to achieve academic goals; in his free |
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time, he enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting, playing golf, |
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solving Sudoku puzzles, baking, crocheting, sewing, and making |
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wonderful presents for his beloved grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A quiet man with a big heart and ready smile, Morgan |
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Gonzalez was devoted to his family and his community, and he is |
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remembered with deep affection and admiration by all who were |
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privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Arturo "Morgan" |
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Gonzalez Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Arturo |
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Gonzalez Jr. |