SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 968

	WHEREAS, For more than three decades, the Honorable
Carlos F. Truan played an instrumental role in shaping the 
destiny of the Lone Star State, serving the citizens of
South Texas with dedication and vision over the course of an 
impressive, and indeed unprecedented, career as a member of
both the senate and the house of representatives; and

	WHEREAS, Senator Truan, a native of Kingsville, earned his 
business degree at Texas A&I University in 1959 and was elected 
to serve in the Texas House of Representatives in 1968, taking 
office the following year; and

	WHEREAS, Following four successful terms in the house, 
during which time he served as chairman of the Committee on Human 
Resources, he won election to the Texas Senate, and among the 
major issues that he supported during his 25 years as a senator 
were public education, higher education, environmental protection, 
and mental health care; Senator Truan also served as chair of
the Senate Committee on International Relations, Trade and 
Technology; and

	WHEREAS, In the 69th Legislature, his colleagues elected 
him and reelected him to the post of senate president pro tempore 
during the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd called sessions, and with the advent 
of the 74th Legislature, he became the first Hispanic legislator 
to serve as dean of the Texas Senate, an achievement that was 
applauded by his peers in both chambers and by citizens 
throughout the state; and

	WHEREAS, Senator Truan is rightfully hailed as one of the 
state's most influential supporters of public education; in 
addition to sponsoring the Texas Bilingual Education Act and the 
Texas Adult Education Act, he helped obtain increased funding for 
institutions of higher learning and successfully led the charge 
to bring South Texas schools into The Texas A&M University System 
and The University of Texas System; and

	WHEREAS, This preeminent public servant, when not 
fulfilling his legislative duties, has enjoyed a 43-year career 
as an insurance agent with New York Life, and his achievements 
have earned him status as a Life and Qualifying Member of the 
Million Dollar Round Table; he remains active in many civic and 
charitable organizations in South Texas, such as Kiwanis 
International, Knights of Columbus, and the League of United 
Latin American Citizens; a member of the American G.I. Forum, he 
is known for his selfless work on behalf of American servicemen, 
and while in the senate, he served as chairman of the Committee on 
Veterans Affairs and Military Installations; and

	WHEREAS, Senator Truan is a devoted family man who enjoys a 
rewarding marriage with his wife, Elvira; the couple, who will 
celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2003, take 
immense pride in their four children, Maria, Rene, Veronica,
and Carlos, and their two cherished grandchildren, Aaron and 
Kirsten; and

	WHEREAS, In recognition of his innumerable efforts in 
behalf of this state and nation, Kingsville has honored its 
native son with the unveiling of Senator Carlos F. Truan 
Boulevard; tribute has also been paid to the senator by the 
communities of Edcouch and Elsa, which renamed the local junior 
high school in his honor; and

	WHEREAS, Senator Truan may reflect with pride on the 
lasting legacy of achievement he has crafted during a most 
distinguished career in public office; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Honorable Carlos F. Truan 
for his many years of exemplary service in the Texas Legislature 
and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued happiness and 
success in his postlegislative endeavors; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Senator Truan as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate