SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize J. Jorge Verduzco, who is being inducted as a 2004 
Laureate of the Laredo Business Hall of Fame by Junior Achievement 
of Laredo on May 13, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of 
Fame annually recognizes individuals who have contributed greatly 
to the betterment of Laredo through their business excellence, 
vision and innovation, and exemplary leadership; and
	WHEREAS, J. Jorge Verduzco is the executive vice president 
and director of sales and marketing for International Bank of 
Commerce-Laredo; since joining the bank in 1981, he has focused on 
international business development, market research, government 
relations, and marketing and advertising on behalf of the bank and 
International Bancshares Corporation; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime proponent of economic development along 
the Texas-Mexico border, Mr. Verduzco serves as chairman of the 
Texas-Mexico Authority advisory board and as a member of the policy 
board of the Texas Department of Commerce, and he participates in 
other critical border development initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, Active in business and civic work for more than 25 
years, Mr. Verduzco has worked with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, 
United Way, and Rotary Club and has served on countless advisory 
boards and committees; through his efforts, Laredo is truly a 
better place to live; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend J. Jorge Verduzco
for his many outstanding contributions to the people of Laredo and 
extend congratulations to him on his induction as a 2004 Laureate 
of the Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate