In memory of Antonio Gonzales of Austin.

89(R) HR 1492 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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