In Remembrance of David Gonzales

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Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I rise in remembrance of longtime Yuba Sutter native, David ``Speedy'' Gonzales, who left us on January 14, 2021. As a pillar in the community, he owned and helped operate the El Zarape Restaurant with his wife Ana for over 75 years.

Born in Los Angeles, David moved to Wheatland, California at 7 years old. In 1952, his parents moved into a studio apartment above a Mexican restaurant on Garden Highway in Yuba City known as the El Zarape Inn. Together as a family, he and his four siblings helped their parents start the El Zarape that has now become one of the oldest family-owned restaurants in the region.

David loved and strived to support his growing community his entire life. He was a proud member of the Yuba City Rotary Club, Alliance for Hispanic Advancement, Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce, and various other community events. Throughout the years, David grew friendships with everyone he interacted with, whether it was his fellow Rotarians or all the friends that met at the Colusa Casino. David was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Eleanor Gonzales, Mary Cartago, Gloria Laswell, and Irene James. He is survived by his wife Ana and sons Robert and David (spouse Shannon), 6 grandchildren, and 1 great- grandchild.

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