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78R16970 JH-D

By:  Mercer                                                       H.R. No. 1265



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable John Longoria has earned the gratitude 
of countless fellow citizens for his eminent public service and 
commitment to securing a brighter future for all Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Elmendorf in 1945, Mr. Longoria graduated 
with honors from St. Mary's University in 1967; he subsequently 
joined the United States Army and attained the rank of captain; 
following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to 
St. Mary's to attend law school, earning his J.D. in 1973; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Longoria won election to the House of 
Representatives in 1992 and served five consecutive terms before 
retiring at the end of the 77th Legislature; during his tenure in 
the house he held assignments on the Corrections, County Affairs, 
State Affairs, State Recreation Resources, and Public Health 
committees, and his tireless efforts as he kept faith with the trust 
invested in him won the respect and admiration of colleagues and 
constituents alike; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime leader in local government and civic 
affairs, this distinguished gentleman has also served as Bexar 
County judge and Bexar County commissioner, vice president of the 
San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority, and chairman of the 
Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation and Bexar 
County Housing Finance Corporation; in addition, he has worked with 
the San Antonio Task Force on Energy, the Community Action Advisory 
Board, and the Literacy Board; and
	WHEREAS, While shouldering the responsibilities of such 
offices and simultaneously managing an active law practice, John 
Longoria has further devoted countless hours to area youth; closely 
involved with the San Antonio Children's Shelter, he has served on 
the LEESA Bilingual Advisory Committee for the Harlandale 
Independent School District and on the boards of the Alamo Area 
Council of Girl Scouts, Catholic Family & Children's Services, and 
Youth Alternatives, Inc.; and
	WHEREAS, In all his myriad endeavors, Mr. Longoria enjoys the 
love and support of a close-knit family; he and his wife, the former 
Patricia Ann Walden, are the proud parents of three sons, John, 
George, and James, and twin daughters, Lisa and Lydia; and
	WHEREAS, The tremendous dedication, energy, and vision that 
John Longoria has brought to his many public posts have contributed 
immeasurably to the betterment of his community and the Lone Star 
State, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this esteemed Texan

and valued friend; now, therefore, be it                                      
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable John Longoria on his 
exemplary public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
success in all of his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Longoria as an expression of highest regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.