85R33151 JCD-D

By: Lucio III H.R. No. 2366

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely loss of Natalie Cowen Gonzalez of Sugar Land, who passed away on April 15, 2017, at the age of 43; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of John F. Cowen Sr. and Cheryl and Greg Phelps, the former Natalie Cowen was born in Denton on June 29, 1973, and she grew up with the companionship of her half siblings, John F. Cowen Jr., Benjamin Cowen, and Megan Stinson; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from Pace High School in Brownsville in 1991, Ms. Gonzalez went on to earn her bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin; she subsequently embarked on a rewarding career that included positions in advertising and marketing, public relations, and corporate talent recruiting, and she further contributed to her professional community as chair of the Houston chapter of the American Advertising Federation; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan was deeply committed to serving her community of faith, and she worked as the early childhood director of a Christian ministry and as a Christian life coach; she also traveled extensively, and she participated in a mission trip to Uganda; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Gonzalez enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Ignacio, and she took great pride in her two daughters, Mia and Ava; and

WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too soon, Natalie Gonzalez has left her loved ones with many cherished memories, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Natalie Cowen Gonzalez and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Natalie Gonzalez.