By Gallego                                            H.C.R. No. 93
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Honorable Patricio Martinez Garcia, Governor of
 1-2     Chihuahua, recently sustained serious injury and the members of the
 1-3     Texas Legislature offer their support during his recovery; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Governor Martinez was wounded on January 17, 2001,
 1-5     while departing his office, but fortunately his injuries were not
 1-6     considered to be life-threatening; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Elected to the governorship of Chihuahua in 1998, he
 1-8     has a long history of public service that includes serving with
 1-9     distinction as the mayor of Chihuahua City and as a congressman;
1-10     and
1-11           WHEREAS, Governor Martinez has also consistently worked to
1-12     promote tourism, agriculture, commerce, and other area industries,
1-13     and is a former president of the Chihuahua Chamber of Commerce; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Throughout his highly productive career, Governor
1-15     Martinez has devoted his time and energy to creating a brighter
1-16     future for his fellow citizens, and it is appropriate that he
1-17     receive support and encouragement during his convalescence; now,
1-18     therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-20     hereby extend to Governor Patricio Martinez Garcia sincere best
1-21     wishes for a rapid recovery; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for Governor  Martinez as an expression of goodwill from
1-24     the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.