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                                                                  H.R. No. 371



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Tony Garza, the United States 
Ambassador to Mexico, has been selected as the 2003 Border Texan of 
the Year by Hidalgo's Borderfest Association, and this prestigious 
designation is indeed well deserved; and
	WHEREAS, A Brownsville native, Ambassador Garza earned a 
bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of 
Texas and went on to attain a doctor of jurisprudence degree from 
Southern Methodist University (SMU) School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary Texan was drawn to public service and 
in 1988 was the first Republican elected to countywide office in 
Cameron County; six years later he was appointed Texas Secretary of 
State by Governor George Bush, whom he also served as a senior 
advisor and as the governor's lead liaison on border and Mexico 
affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Ambassador Garza made another historic mark on the 
Texas political landscape in 1998 when he became the first Hispanic 
Republican elected to statewide office; as the state's 41st 
railroad commissioner, he worked to maintain the strength of our 
state's energy sector, while promoting safety and a balanced 
approach to the preservation of the state's natural resources; in 
addition, he also lent his expertise and commitment to Governor 
Rick Perry's Special Commission on 21st Century Colleges and 
Universities; and
	WHEREAS, Ambassador Garza's many accolades include a 
Distinguished Alumnus Award from SMU School of Law and recognition 
as one of five Outstanding Young Texas Exes in 1989, and he has 
twice been tabbed by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of its "Top 
100 Most Influential Hispanics"; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished and dedicated public servant, 
Ambassador Garza is a credit to this country and to this state, and 
it is most appropriate that his significant achievements be 
celebrated at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ambassador Tony Garza on being 
named 2003 Border Texan of the Year and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ambassador Garza as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Flores

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 371 was adopted by the House on March 
4, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House