HR56 - In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

      H.R. No. 56       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Residents of San Benito lost an admired civic leader   with the passing of José García Gonzalez on July 23, 2024, at the   age of 73; and          WHEREAS, Joe G. Gonzalez was born on September 14, 1950, to   Eliseo Gonzalez and Josefina García, and he grew up with the   companionship of a younger sister, Margot; he went on to serve in   the Texas National Guard and Army Reserve for 12 years, achieving   the rank of sergeant and distinguishing himself as a member of the   Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment; and          WHEREAS, For three decades, Mr. Gonzalez was employed as a   social worker with the Texas Department of Health and Human   Services; he assisted countless Texans through his service in   programs providing food assistance for those in need and help for   the elderly and people with disabilities; he retired in 2002; and          WHEREAS, Outside of his professional life, Mr. Gonzalez   contributed generously to his community; he took immense pride in   his 16 years as a member of the San Benito Consolidated Independent   School District Board of Trustees, which he served as president,   vice president, secretary, and committee chair; he played an   influential role in guiding the growth and development of the   district, and he was a strong advocate for teachers and staff, as   well as a proponent for sound fiscal management; his commitment to   San Benito students was further demonstrated through his founding   of the Jessica Beth García Memorial Scholarship Fund, which   provides financial aid to deserving San Benito High School track   athletes; and          WHEREAS, In addition to his involvement in San Benito public   schools, Mr. Gonzalez volunteered as a youth football and baseball   coach, as well as the head coach of the "Joe's Misfits" men's   softball team; passionate about music, he found time to perform as   the lead vocalist for the Tejano group La Distancia, with whom he   released several albums; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez's greatest joy was spending time with   his family, which included his wife of 50 years, Maria Elena, and   children, José Adrian, Yesenia, Hilario, and Cecilia, as well as   his 18 grandchildren and his great-grandson; and          WHEREAS, Joe Gonzalez was a man who gave freely of his time   and talents in behalf of others, and those who were fortunate enough   to know him will forever treasure their memories of his enthusiasm   for life, his strength of character, and his love of family and   community; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of José García   Gonzalez and that deepest sympathy be extended to his loved ones;   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 Joe   Gonzalez.     Lopez of Cameron     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 56 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House