1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1196 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the city of 1-4 San Antonio in bidding farewell to a valued citizen, Dale Garcia, 1-5 who is leaving Texas after nine years of dedicated work in the 1-6 field of public relations; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Dale moved to San Antonio from New Mexico in 1990 1-8 to continue his work as a public relations professional; in Texas, 1-9 he successfully promoted Tejano recording artist Stefani and actor 1-10 Mario Lopez; currently, he serves as western region promoter for 1-11 Tejano star Ellda Y Avante and has performed promotions work for 1-12 Rebecca Valadez; he also served as assistant casting associate for 1-13 the movie Selena; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Heeding his family's tradition of civic and 1-15 political involvement, Dale actively supports the Democratic Party 1-16 and has become a leader at the party's grassroots level; in 1996, 1-17 he became active with the Texas Young Democrats and sought office 1-18 as an elected official to the Bexar County Executive Committee 1-19 Democratic Party Precinct Chair 4027, winning a write-in campaign; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, A strong supporter of his community, Dale has 1-22 given of his time and talent to improve the quality of life for 2-1 San Antonio's citizens; he has helped manage numerous political 2-2 races, including those for school boards, congress, and the 2-3 city council; since 1995, he has served as the Director of 2-4 Promotions/Entertainment for the annual Raul Jimenez Dinner; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Education in Texas is of the utmost importance 2-6 to Dale; he worked diligently as a member of the Highlands High 2-7 School Parent, Teacher, Student Association to promote increased 2-8 communication between the school and community; Dale's many other 2-9 civic-minded deeds have distinguished him as a pillar of his 2-10 community; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Dale will be leaving Texas this June to return 2-12 to his hometown, Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he has accepted an 2-13 appointment with the office of the New Mexico Secretary of State; 2-14 a fine person and a tireless community supporter, this esteemed 2-15 gentleman will be missed; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 76th Legislature, hereby commend Dale Garcia for his nine years of 2-18 service to the State of Texas and wish him continued success in his 2-19 next endeavor; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-21 Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-22 Madla 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on May 30, 1999. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate