SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 421

In Memory

of

Carlos Garcia

WHEREAS, The life of former Frio County Judge Carlos Garcia of Pearsall drew to a close on March 29, 2023, at the age of 73; and

WHEREAS, The son of Jose F. Garcia and Canuta Aguilar Garcia, "Chale" Garcia was born in Pearsall on July 4, 1949, and he grew up with the companionship of six siblings, Mary, George, Jose, Antonio, Juanita, and Gloria; he graduated from Pearsall High School, and he continued his education at Durham Business College; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia began his public service career in 1987, when he became justice of the peace for Frio County; in 1991, he was elected as Frio County judge, and he served in that role for more than two decades; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Garcia took great pride in his three children, Carlos, Isaiah, and Melisa, and his granddaughter, Melody; and

WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Chale Garcia has left his friends and loved ones with many cherished memories, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlos Garcia and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his children, Carlos Garcia Jr., Isaiah Garcia, and Melisa Garcia and her husband, Martin Estrada; to his granddaughter, Melody Estrada; to his siblings, Antonio Aguilar Garcia, Juanita Garcia Trevino, and Gloria Garcia; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chale Garcia.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2023, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate