HR1492 - In memory of Antonio Gonzales of Austin.

      H.R. No. 1492       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their   memories of Antonio Gonzales of Austin, who passed away on April 6,   2025, at the age of 70; and          WHEREAS, The son of Rudolfo and Anita R. Gonzales, Tony   Gonzales was born on February 11, 1955, and he grew up in East   Austin with the companionship of 12 siblings, Victoria, Elida,   Dora, Rudy, Mary, Virgie, Robert, Judy, Amelia, Alesia, Herman, and   Melissa; he attended Brooke Elementary School, where his passion   for drawing, sketching, and creating art began, and he graduated   from Johnston High School in 1974; he went on to work for the State   of Texas and retired after 25 years of service; and          WHEREAS, A respected artist and muralist and a pillar of the   East Austin community, Mr. Gonzales celebrated his Mexican American   heritage through his work, and he shared his creative gifts with a   number of local businesses and organizations, such as Arte Texas   and Don Dario's Mexican restaurant; he also enjoyed creating   portraits of prominent figures in the Tejano music industry;   through the years, he received numerous awards in recognition of   his talent, and among the many highlights of his artistic career was   his participation in the restoration of the beloved mural La   Lotería on East Cesar Chavez Street; his work was also featured in   the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's group   exhibit titled La Lucha Sigue: Eastside Stories ; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gonzales benefited from   the love and support of his wife, Rachel, with whom he shared a   fulfilling relationship that spanned nearly five decades; he took   great pride in his daughters, Lori and Julie, and with the passing   years, he had the privilege of watching his family grow to include   four grandchildren, Serena, Andrew, Katelyn, and Nayeli, and two   great-grandchildren, Cristian and Anthony; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Tony Gonzales brings great   sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that   will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Antonio Gonzales 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 Tony   Gonzales.     Flores     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 2, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House