Graciela Treviño Gonzalez receives a state history award. AUSTIN, Tx. - On February 4, Duval County Historical Commission Chair Graciela Treviño Gonzalez received the George Christian Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award from the Texas Historical Commission. She was recognized for preserving Duval County's heritage and promoting visitation to historic places in Texas. Gonzalez with state preservation officials. "I am honored to receive this recognition," Gonzales said. "I worked with our commission, Judge Saenz, the THC team, and the architects to move forward on the preservation of the historic courthouse." Gonzales and the Historical Commission began to preserve the courthouse several years ago. They partnered with local officials to get funds from the Emergency Courthouse Preservation Grant Program administered by the Texas Courthouse Preservation Program. Additionally, under Gonzales' leadership, the Duval County Historical Commission received