[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MS. SAN JUANITA ``JANE'' GONZALEZ

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and 
legacy of Ms. San Juanita ``Jane'' Gonzalez, who passed away on 
Saturday, March 28, 2026. A tireless advocate, Jane's commitment to the 
success of small businesses and underserved communities was celebrated 
by those who call San Antonio home. She is survived by her brothers, 
Rafael Gonzalez, Rogelio Gonzalez, and Rolando Gonzalez, her nephew 
Roland Gonzalez, and niece Brianna Gonzalez.
  Born on February 16, 1960, to Margueritte and Rafael Gonzalez, Ms. 
Gonzalez was the oldest of four siblings. After graduating from 
Brackenridge High School, she continued her studies in San Antonio and 
earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Our Lady of the Lake 
University. She would later earn a master's degree in finance from St. 
Joseph's University.
  After pursuing a career on the East Coast and Houston, Texas, she 
returned to San Antonio in 2005 and founded MEDwheels along with her 
brother, Rolando, with the goal of supplying medical equipment to those 
in need. In moments of need, she would organize for underserved 
communities in San Antonio to receive lifesaving equipment and 
services.
  In addition to her invaluable work with MEDwheels, Ms. Gonzalez was a 
tireless champion for the success of small businesses within San 
Antonio. She sought to ensure that local businesses continued to grow 
past the start-up stage and continued to expand the local economy by 
entering more markets and creating new jobs.
  Ms. Gonzalez was a fighter in life and did not let her cancer 
diagnosis stop her from helping others. I am grateful for her years of 
service to our San Antonio community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the incredible life and 
legacy of Ms. Jane Gonzalez. May her memory and commitment to serving 
others continue to inspire us all.

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