H.R. No. 22

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The City of San Marcos celebrated Ralph Gonzales Day
	on November 6, 2023, to honor the founder of Nosotros La Gente, an
	area nonprofit dedicated to serving the community; and
	WHEREAS, Nosotros La Gente was established in 1996 with the
	mission to improve the lives of families in the San Marcos area and
	promote equality and justice for all citizens; the organization
	initially began in Mr. Gonzales's home, with his family assisting
	with fundraisers; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, Nosotros La Gente hosts the Viva Zapatos
	Shoe Drive, which provides shoes for local youth and was inspired by
	Mr. Gonzales's own struggles growing up without proper footwear;
	the organization also helps area residents with utilities, medical
	assistance, and transportation, and it has held a turkey dinner for
	the community during the Thanksgiving holiday; and
	WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Nosotros La Gente has made a
	positive difference in the lives of countless San Marcos citizens,
	and Ralph Gonzales Day represents a fitting tribute to the
	organization's founder and his exemplary record of good works; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate Ralph Gonzales
	Day in San Marcos and commend Mr. Gonzales and all those involved
	with Nosotros La Gente for their service to the community; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Zwiener
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 22 was adopted by the House on
	November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House