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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 797

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Hector V. Barreto, administrator of the United States 
Small Business Administration, for his outstanding leadership 
and services on behalf of small businesses in Texas and 
throughout the nation; and
	WHEREAS, After his nomination by President George W. Bush, 
Mr. Barreto was confirmed on July 25, 2001, by a unanimous vote by 
the United States Senate as the 21st administrator of the Small 
Business Administration, the nation's largest single financial 
backer of small business and disaster loans worth more than
$45 billion; and
	WHEREAS, As a young man, Hector helped his father manage a 
family restaurant, an export/import business, and a construction 
company; after receiving his bachelor's degree in business 
administration from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, 
he worked as the South Texas area manager for the Miller Brewing 
Company; and
	WHEREAS, He moved to California in 1986 and founded an 
insurance and financial services business and later a securities 
business; he was chairman of the board for the Latin Business 
Association in Los Angeles, which increased its membership by
50 percent and doubled its revenues during his tenure; and
	WHEREAS, Recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as one 
of America's 100 Most Influential Hispanics, Hector Barreto 
deserves recognition for his leadership and his many 
contributions to the small businesses and entrepreneurs of
our country; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Hector V. Barreto for his 
notable accomplishments and congratulate him on his outstanding 
service as administrator of the United States Small Business 
Administration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate