SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
In Memory
of
Dr. Xicotencatl P. Garcia
WHEREAS, The people of South Texas lost a revered
physician and civil rights advocate with the passing of
Dr. Xicotencatl "Xico" P. Garcia on April 28, 2003, at the
age of 75; and
WHEREAS, A member of a renowned Texas family, Dr. Garcia
was the brother of Dr. Hector Garcia, founder of the American
G.I. Forum, and Dr. Clotilde "Cleo" Garcia, a civil rights
and education activist; Dr. Xico Garcia helped to lead the
forum after his brother's death, and in 1996 he established a
scholarship foundation in his brother's memory; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan earned his medical
degree in 1969 from the National University of Mexico; he
served as professor and chairman of the science department at
the University of the Americas in Mexico City from 1968 to 1969
and as a member of the Nueces County Hospital District Board of
Managers from 1977 to 1991; he also held the posts of attending
physician at boxing matches in Memorial Coliseum and medical
director of the 1997 Nueces County Colonia Health Fest, a project
that offered various health tests and services to the residents
of the county's 12 colonias; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Xico Garcia gave unstintingly of his time,
talents, and energy in providing health care for the most
vulnerable members of our society and in championing the struggle
for social justice, and his memory will be forever cherished by
his family, his friends, and the countless people whose lives he
touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay special tribute to the life of
Dr. Xicotencatl "Xico" P. Garcia and extend sincere sympathy to
the members of his family: to his wife, Velia Yolanda Garcia; to
his children, Dr. Xico Roberto "Bobby" Garcia and Yolette Garcia;
to his sisters, Dr. Dalia P. Garcia and Emilia Garcia Garza; to
his brother, Dr. Cuitlahuac P. Garcia; and to the other relatives
and many friends of this beloved gentleman; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution
be prepared for the members of his family and that when the
Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Dr. Xicotencatl "Xico" P. Garcia.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2003, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate