TITLE: Congratulating Gail Gonzalez of Austin on her retirement from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Gail Gonzalez of Austin on her retirement from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Gail Gonzalez of Austin is retiring as director of placement of Child Protective Services for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on June 30, 2015, drawing to a close a notable tenure in health and human services that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Iowa State University, Ms. Gonzalez first went to work as a child protective services caseworker in Williamson County in June 1988, and over the course of her exemplary 27-year career, she has dedicated herself to protecting and caring for the Lone Star State's most vulnerable residents; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, this esteemed Texan has enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Bob, and her two children, Christina and John; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her work, Gail Gonzalez has helped survivors of abuse and neglect find their footing in the most challenging circumstances, and in so doing, she has provided countless young Texans with the tools they need to build rewarding and productive lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gail Gonzalez on her retirement from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2977 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House