S.R. No. 757
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Jose Garza
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family
1-6 and friends of respected businessman Jose "Joe" Garza in mourning
1-7 his tragic loss at the age of 57; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Garza will be remembered with gratitude as a
1-9 caring individual who contributed to the lives of others through
1-10 his generosity and deeds of kindness; and
1-11 WHEREAS, An astute merchant who was well liked by his
1-12 customers, Joe Garza was the owner of La Monita Tortilleria,
1-13 a business founded by his father, Henry G. Garza, 45 years ago;
1-14 and
1-15 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Garza was a 1957
1-16 graduate of San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School
1-17 and Durham's Business College; he received an honorable discharge
1-18 from the Army National Guard and worked in the meat department of
1-19 Handy Andy for 10 years before taking over his father's business
1-20 when his father retired; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Garza provided a loving
1-22 home for his wife, Ramona, and their children, Henry, Jesse,
1-23 Richard, and Jo Ann; and
2-1 WHEREAS, A man of strong character who lived his faith in
2-2 his daily life, Joe Garza was a frequent visitor of Saint Jude's
2-3 Catholic Church; he enjoyed fishing and relaxing at Braunig Lake
2-4 with his family; and
2-5 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and sound judgment will be
2-6 remembered with gratitude by all those who loved him and shared
2-7 his life; now, therefore, be it
2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-9 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-10 family of Jose "Joe" Garza: his wife, Ramona; his mother,
2-11 Consuelo Garza; his sons, Henry J. Garza, Jesse A. Garza, and
2-12 Richard L. Garza; his daughter, Jo Ann Gonzalez; his sisters,
2-13 Lupe Lopez, Henrietta Acosta, Estella Rodriguez, and
2-14 Virginia Vara; his brothers, Charles Garza and John Garza; and
2-15 his two granddaughters; and, be it further
2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
2-17 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
2-18 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-19 Jose "Joe" Garza.
2-20 Truan
2-21 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
2-22 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
2-23 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
2-24 Brown Luna Sibley
2-25 Cain Madla Sims
3-1 Ellis Moncrief Turner
3-2 Gallegos Montford Wentworth
3-3 Galloway Nelson West
3-4 Harris Nixon Whitmire
3-5 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini
3-6 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-7 ______________________________________
3-8 President of the Senate
3-9 I hereby certify that the above
3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-11 on April 20, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-12 ______________________________________
3-13 Secretary of the Senate
3-14 ______________________________________
3-15 Dean of the Senate