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 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
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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.
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2-29                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-2                                           Member, Texas Senate