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