H.R. No. 111



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On July 27, 2003, businessman Joe Garza is 
commemorating the 10th anniversary of Lone Star Publishing, the 
company he founded in 1993 that publishes the Mid-Valley Star for 
the communities of Edinburg and Edcouch-Elsa; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mr. Garza immigrated 
with his family to Edinburg in 1965 and spent much of his childhood 
working as a migrant farm laborer in fields across the United 
States; he later served as a field radio operator in the United 
States Marine Corps, First Marine Division; and
	WHEREAS, This hardworking Texan joined the Elsa Police 
Department in 1979 before attending the Harlingen Police Academy, 
where he graduated with full honors and earned his law enforcement 
certification; he went on to become a deputy constable for the Delta 
area, serving citizens in the communities of Edcouch, Elsa, La 
Villa, La Blanca, Monte Alto, and Hargill, and, continuing his 
education, completed additional training in civil process, 
accident investigation, narcotics investigation, and firearms 
instruction; and
	WHEREAS, Ten years ago Mr. Garza, recognizing the need for an 
independent and locally owned Hidalgo County newspaper, boldly 
embarked on a new professional path by launching Lone Star 
Publishing, and on July 27, 1993, the first edition of the 
Mid-Valley Star rolled off the presses; over the course of the past 
decade, the paper has earned a loyal and appreciative readership 
and the support of the Hidalgo County business community; the 
success of the Mid-Valley Star, which is widely read throughout the 
cities of Edinburg, Edcouch, and Elsa, has also directly assisted 
local chapters of the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls 
Clubs of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as the 
Edcouch-Elsa Lions Club, an organization Mr. Garza served as 
president in 2000; and
	WHEREAS, With the unwavering support of his wife Janie 
Gonzalez Garza and his three children, Cassandra, Ismael, and 
Sarah, Joe Garza has truly helped to make lasting and invaluable 
contributions to the South Texas community; Representative Aaron 
Pena has justly recognized this exemplary individual by passing 
this resolution in his behalf during the 78th Legislative Session; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Joe Garza on his 
many significant contributions benefiting the Lower Rio Grande 
Valley community and extend to him best wishes for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on July 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House