S.R. No. 1253 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The citizens of Kleberg County have benefitted 1-3 greatly from the dedicated service of County Judge Pete De La Garza, 1-4 and the Texas Senate is proud to commend him for his contributions 1-5 to the welfare and development of the county; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Judge De La Garza 1-7 has earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues and has 1-8 devoted countless hours to community endeavors; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&I University, Judge De La Garza 1-10 received a law degree and served as the chief prosecutor in the 1-11 Nueces County Attorney's office for three years; he is a graduate of 1-12 advanced prosecutor's courses and has attended continuing education 1-13 classes in juvenile law, drug and alcohol commitments, and probate 1-14 law; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The varied and worthwhile achievements of this 1-16 outstanding public servant in the areas of civic improvement have 1-17 contributed to the steady progress of the county; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Judge De La Garza was elected Kleberg County 1-19 attorney in 1989 and in 1992; he serves as a legal advisor to all 1-20 county department heads and the Commissioner's Court and has an 1-21 in-depth knowledge of the county budget and county business; and 1-22 WHEREAS, He also devotes his time and energy to his community 1-23 and is active in the Law Enforcement Association, the Boys and Girls 2-1 Club of America, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattleraisers 2-2 Foundation; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Highly respected for his honesty and integrity, 2-4 Judge De La Garza has been diligent and capable in the performance 2-5 of his duties and has received the admiration and gratitude of those 2-6 who work with him; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby express its gratitude to Pete De La Garza, 2-9 County Judge of Kleberg County, for his vital and inspiring 2-10 leadership; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 him as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-13 Truan 2-14 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff 2-15 Barrientos Leedom Rosson 2-16 Bivins Lucio Shapiro 2-17 Brown Luna Sibley 2-18 Cain Madla Sims 2-19 Ellis Moncrief Turner 2-20 Gallegos Montford Wentworth 2-21 Galloway Nelson West 2-22 Harris Nixon Whitmire 2-23 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini 2-24 Bullock, President of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the above 3-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-4 on May 26, 1995. 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Dean of the Senate