By:  Willis                                            H.R. No. 397
       73R6492 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The city of Fort Worth has lost one of its most
    1-2  valued citizens and esteemed civic leaders with the passing Gilbert
    1-3  Garcia on March 2, 1993, at the age of 74; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Mr. Garcia was a resident
    1-5  of Fort Worth for the past 47 years, during which time he traveled
    1-6  extensively throughout Texas working in behalf of the state's
    1-7  Hispanic residents; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, This fine gentleman was committed to the betterment
    1-9  of his community and helped to form the first Mexican-American
   1-10  Chamber of Commerce as well as the League of United Latin American
   1-11  Citizens Council 601, the Chicano Luncheon, the Fort Worth Chapter
   1-12  of the American GI Forum, and the Lucky 13 social club; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, A recipient of a Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal
   1-14  for his distinguished military service, Mr. Garcia worked
   1-15  diligently in behalf of Hispanic war veterans in Fort Worth and
   1-16  across the state in the 1940s when it was unpopular to do so,
   1-17  educating the community about their rights and how to better
   1-18  address their needs; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, For the past nine years, he served as the publisher
   1-20  of the Hispanic Business Directory and shared his valuable insight
   1-21  and expertise with others as a valued member of the Private
   1-22  Industry Council; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping the youth of his community as
   1-24  well, Mr. Garcia also gave generously of his leisure time to tutor
    2-1  Hispanic youths and to serve as a Boy Scout troop leader; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia contributed to his community in countless
    2-3  ways, and he was honored for his outstanding service when he was
    2-4  named the recipient of Hispanic of the '90s award and the Hispanic
    2-5  Salute award; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Gilbert Garcia
    2-7  demonstrated unfailing optimism, integrity, and dedication to that
    2-8  which he knew to be right; though his presence will be deeply
    2-9  missed by all who were privileged to know him, the memory of this
   2-10  remarkable gentleman will continue to live on in the many
   2-11  accomplishments he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilbert Garcia and
   2-14  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   2-15  wife, Herlinda Garcia; to his son, Gilbert C.  Garcia, Jr.; to his
   2-16  brothers, Guadalupe Garcia and Alfredo Garcia; to his sister,
   2-17  Angelica Garza; and to his four beloved grandchildren; and, be it
   2-18  further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-21  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-22  Gilbert Garcia.