TITLE: In memory of Gilda Marie Gonzalez of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of Gilda Marie Gonzalez of El Paso.

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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may comfort those saddened by the death of Gilda Marie Gonzalez of El Paso on March 21, 2011, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, A native of Los Angeles, California, the former Gilda Pena was born on August 7, 1952, to Salvador and Amparo Pena; she earned a bachelor's and double master's degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso and went on to devote more than 35 years to the students of the El Paso, Socorro, and Ysleta Independent School Districts as a counselor and speech pathologist; and WHEREAS, In 1984, she married Edwin Gonzalez, with whom she shared many happy years and raised two children, Jeffrey and Natalie; she cherished the company of her loved ones, and in her free time she enjoyed solving puzzles, drawing, and singing; and WHEREAS, Gilda Gonzalez was a mentor to many coworkers, and she inspired others with her kind and caring ways; she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all those who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilda Marie Gonzalez and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Edwin Gonzalez; to her son, Jeffrey Gonzalez; to her daughter, Natalie Gonzalez; to her sister, Ruth Pena; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gilda Marie Gonzalez. Margo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1103 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House