H.R. No. 196



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For over three decades, Roberto V. Garcia has 
devoted his time and energy to encouraging South Texas students to 
complete their education, and his efforts truly merit special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg, Mr. Garcia was the 18th of 21 
children in his family; he graduated from high school in 1970 and 
went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in elementary education 
from Southwest Texas State University and a master's degree in 
guidance counseling from The University of Texas--Pan American; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia began his career as a teacher at 
elementary and junior high schools in Edinburg, and later turned 
his considerable talents to distributive education at Edcouch-Elsa 
High School and marketing education at Donna High School; after 
serving as career and technology education director for 11 years 
and being named the South Texas Outstanding Career and Technology 
Administrator of the Year for 2001-2002, he assumed his current 
post of academic high school counselor at Edinburg High School; and
	WHEREAS, His achievements are a source of great pride to his 
wife, Elida, and his daughters, Melissa and Cynthia, all of whom 
support him in his endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized Mr. 
Garcia by authoring 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Roberto V. Garcia 
for his contributions as an educator, program administrator, and 
counselor and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Garcia 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. 196 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House