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78S10546 KMP-D
By: Pena 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.