By Gutierrez                                           H.R. No. 760
       74R11417 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, For many decades, Victor Garcia, the current mayor
    1-2  of Pharr, has dedicated his time and boundless energy toward making
    1-3  his city a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family
    1-4  and has distinguished himself as a member of countless civic
    1-5  organizations and as a dynamic force in local government and
    1-6  politics; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Born in Pharr on December 23, 1926, this exceptional
    1-8  Texan was graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in 1944
    1-9  and later earned a pharmacy degree from the University of Houston,
   1-10  where he worked closely with local student groups and volunteer
   1-11  associations; following his graduation from college, he was
   1-12  employed by pharmacies in Raymondville, Weslaco, and San Juan
   1-13  before establishing his own pharmacy in 1961; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mayor Garcia has been involved
   1-15  with numerous civic and charitable organizations in his hometown,
   1-16  including the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the local baseball
   1-17  league; an active member of the Amigos Del Valle, Inc., he has also
   1-18  served as president of the Pharr Economic Development Corporation
   1-19  board of directors; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Known to all as an individual committed to improving
   1-21  the quality of life in his community, this preeminent civic leader
   1-22  served as city commissioner for 10 years before winning election on
   1-23  May 28, 1994, to become mayor of the city of Pharr; during his
   1-24  first year as mayor, Mr. Garcia has represented the interests of
    2-1  his constituency with integrity, courage, and compassion; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Despite his many professional and civic
    2-3  responsibilities, Mayor Garcia above all else is a devoted member
    2-4  of the community of faith at St.  Jude's Catholic Church and is a
    2-5  dedicated family man; he enjoys a happy and rewarding marriage with
    2-6  his wife, Maria Guadalupe Reyna Garcia, and takes great pride in
    2-7  the accomplishments of the couple's four children, Robert, Roel,
    2-8  Hugo, and Laura; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, In light of these many outstanding achievements as a
   2-10  pharmacist, community leader, and politician, it is indeed fitting
   2-11  that Mayor Garcia be given special legislative recognition at this
   2-12  time; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-14  Legislature hereby commend Mayor Victor Garcia for his exemplary
   2-15  service to the city of Pharr and the State of Texas; and, be it
   2-16  further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-18  prepared for Mayor Garcia as an expression of high regard by the
   2-19  Texas House of Representatives.