Henry B. González Convention Center and Congressman Henry B. González

The Henry B. González Convention Center in downtown San Antonio is named for Henry B. González, the longtime U.S. Representative who served from 1961 to 1999 and was a prominent advocate for San Antonio at the federal level. The naming recognizes González's legislative career and his influence on urban development and civil rights issues affecting the city. The convention center hosts civic and cultural events tied to the city's modern political history.