R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Dale Garcia for his outstanding contributions to the citizens of
 1-3     San Antonio; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of New Mexico, he was born into a family
 1-5     devoted to public service and moved to San Antonio in 1990 from his
 1-6     hometown of Santa Fe; in addition to his work as a public relations
 1-7     professional, he has devoted much time and energy to promoting
 1-8     education and helping youth; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia has served as president of the Highlands
1-10     High School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) since 1997 and has
1-11     personally volunteered more than 1,000 hours to the organization;
1-12     under his dynamic leadership, the PTA has experienced a 25 percent
1-13     increase in membership and has expanded the number of scholarships
1-14     awarded to graduating seniors from 2 to 12; and
1-15           WHEREAS, He has been instrumental in the success of several
1-16     new projects at Highlands High School, including the community
1-17     service program, in which students from government and economics
1-18     classes volunteer their time to support community events and
1-19     participate in political campaigns; as a result of Mr. Garcia's
1-20     leadership, the school also had the honor of hosting the San
1-21     Antonio Independent School District 1999 PTA Founders Day Banquet;
1-22     and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia coordinated the performance of the
1-24     Highlands Mariachi for President Bill Clinton when he visited San
 2-1     Antonio, and in 1993, he arranged a concert for San Antonio ISD
 2-2     students by inspirational Tejano artists; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Since 1995, this respected civic leader has served
 2-4     as the director of promotions/entertainment for the annual Raul
 2-5     Jimenez Dinner, a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless; his volunteer
 2-6     commitments also include membership with the Highlands High School
 2-7     Instructional Leadership Team, the McCreless Library Friends, the
 2-8     Highland Hills Neighborhood Association, and the school district's
 2-9     Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, Tax Abatement Committee, and
2-10     Strategy X Action Team Committee; and
2-11           WHEREAS, Dale Garcia has demonstrated tireless dedication to
2-12     the betterment of his community, and he is indeed deserving of
2-13     special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-15     Legislature hereby commend Dale Garcia for his myriad efforts in
2-16     behalf of the citizens of San Antonio and extend to him best wishes
2-17     for continued success and happiness in his new post with the New
2-18     Mexico Office of the Secretary of State; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-20     prepared for Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the
2-21     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1275 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House