87S31085 BHH-D
 
  By: Lopez H.R. No. 130
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Louis Guerra Gonzaba Sr. of San Antonio on September 14,
  2021, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, Louis Gonzaba was the son of Mike and Janie Gonzaba,
  and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Mary,
  Bertha, and Mike; he graduated from Central Catholic High School in
  1949 and went on to attend St. Mary's University; answering his
  nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany
  and the United States before being honorably discharged at the rank
  of sergeant; and
         WHEREAS, In civilian life, Mr. Gonzaba worked in retail
  construction with City Lumber, Alamo Enterprises, Jones Blair Paint
  Company, and Acme Lumber; he earned the esteem of many independent
  builders by helping them to read and draw up plans and to calculate
  materials needs; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Gonzaba was devoted to his wife,
  Olga, with whom he shared a fulfilling union that spanned 64 years;
  he took great pride in his children, Deborah and Louis, and with the
  passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
  include five grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Sheena, Louis, and
  Joey, seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jayden, Juliana, Jarren,
  Alyssa, Avery, and Mateo, and three great-great-grandchildren,
  Aubrey, Ariya, and Jace; Mr. Gonzaba delighted in time spent with
  his loved ones and especially enjoyed showing off his impressive
  dance moves at family reunions; and
         WHEREAS, Although Louis Gonzaba is deeply missed, those who
  held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he
  brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Louis Guerra Gonzaba Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who
  mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Louis
  Gonzaba.