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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of San Marcos celebrated Ralph Gonzales Day |
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on November 6, 2023, to honor the founder of Nosotros La Gente, an |
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area nonprofit dedicated to serving the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Nosotros La Gente was established in 1996 with the |
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mission to improve the lives of families in the San Marcos area and |
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promote equality and justice for all citizens; the organization |
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initially began in Mr. Gonzales's home, with his family assisting |
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with fundraisers; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, Nosotros La Gente hosts the Viva Zapatos |
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Shoe Drive, which provides shoes for local youth and was inspired by |
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Mr. Gonzales's own struggles growing up without proper footwear; |
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the organization also helps area residents with utilities, medical |
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assistance, and transportation, and it has held a turkey dinner for |
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the community during the Thanksgiving holiday; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Nosotros La Gente has made a |
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positive difference in the lives of countless San Marcos citizens, |
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and Ralph Gonzales Day represents a fitting tribute to the |
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organization's founder and his exemplary record of good works; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate Ralph Gonzales |
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Day in San Marcos and commend Mr. Gonzales and all those involved |
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with Nosotros La Gente for their service to the community; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |