By:  Moncrief                                    S.R. No. 511
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                            Gilbert Garcia
    1-5        WHEREAS, The death of Gilbert Garcia on March 2, 1993,
    1-6  represented a great personal loss for his loved ones and many
    1-7  friends throughout the State of Texas; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Mr. Garcia had lived in
    1-9  Fort Worth for 47 years; he traveled widely in support of the
   1-10  Hispanic community; often his was the first voice heard on behalf
   1-11  of Hispanics in business, education, and politics; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A Pearl Harbor survivor, Mr. Garcia served with
   1-13  the United States Army in World War II; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Even though activism was not popular in the 1940s,
   1-15  Gilbert Garcia worked on behalf of Hispanic war veterans at home and
   1-16  across the state, educating the community about their rights and how
   1-17  to address their needs; he was greatly concerned about our youth,
   1-18  always promoting education and reaching into his own pocket to help
   1-19  provide scholarship funds; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Garcia went to Fort Worth to go
   1-21  into the dry cleaning business; at that time he became active in
   1-22  the G. I. Forum; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, This illustrious civic leader worked all his life
    2-1  to better the lives of Hispanics and other minorities; he helped
    2-2  form the first Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, tutored
    2-3  Hispanic youths, and led a Boy Scout troop; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Gilbert Garcia founded many organizations dedicated
    2-5  to serving the Hispanic community including the Mexican American
    2-6  Chamber of Commerce, the Lucky 13 social club, Fort Worth Chapter
    2-7  of the American G. I. Forum, Chicano Luncheon, and the League of
    2-8  United Latin American Citizens Council 601; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Recipient of numerous honors, Mr. Garcia was awarded
   2-10  a Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal by Representative Pete Geren in
   2-11  1992; he also received the Hispanics of the 90s award and the
   2-12  Hispanic Salute award; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity,
   2-14  he was publisher of the Hispanic Business Directory and was on the
   2-15  board of the Private Industry Council for the past nine years; and
   2-16        WHEREAS, Gilbert Garcia's lasting legacy to his community is
   2-17  immeasurable; his presence will be greatly missed; now, therefore,
   2-18  be it
   2-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-20  73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
   2-21  of his family:  his wife, Herlinda; his son, Gilbert C. Garcia, Jr.;
   2-22  his brothers, Guadalupe and Alfredo Garcia; his sister,
   2-23  Angelica Garza; and his four grandchildren; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-25  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
    3-1  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
    3-2  it do so in memory of Gilbert Garcia.
    3-3                                 _____________________________________
    3-4                                        President of the Senate
    3-5                                      I hereby certify that the
    3-6                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    3-7                                 the Senate on March 30, 1993,
    3-8                                 by a rising vote.
    3-9                                 _____________________________________
   3-10                                        Secretary of the Senate
   3-11                                 _____________________________________
   3-12                                          Member, Texas Senate