TITLE: Recognizing Alicia Canales Gonzalez on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Alicia Canales Gonzalez on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Alicia Canales Gonzalez on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday, a remarkable milestone that reflects a lifetime of love, service, and cherished memories; and WHEREAS, Born March 26, 1925, in Hebbronville, Alicia was the ninth of 11 children of Santos and Amalia Ramos Canales; in 1949, she married the love of her life, Jose G. "Joe" Gonzalez, with whom she shared a deep and enduring partnership; they were blessed with two daughters, Irma Alicia Salinas and Linda Jo Soliz, and she cherishes her role in her growing legacy of four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, A woman of strength and resilience, Alicia stepped forward to serve as Jim Hogg County treasurer after her husband's passing; her commitment to her community extends beyond her time in public service, as she has been a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Parish and an active participant in many church organizations, including the Mother's Club, the Guadalupanas, the Franciscanas, and the Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez groups; and WHEREAS, Alicia has always brought joy to those around her through her warmth and engaging personality, her quick wit, and her love of tradition, which she embodied as a member of the Folcl rico Dance Group at the Jim Hogg County Elderly Nutrition Center; her kindness and sense of humor have made her a widely beloved figure among her loved ones and in the Hebbronville community; and WHEREAS, On March 29, 2025, family and friends will gather to celebrate this extraordinary woman and the century of wisdom, laughter, and love she has shared with her many loved ones; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor Alicia Canales Gonzalez on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and treasured moments; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as a token of high esteem from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025.