SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24


In Memory

of

Eli James Garza

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Eli James Garza, who 
died June 7, 2005, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Eli James Garza was born in Austin on March 23, 1926,
to Ben Garza, Sr., and Rosa Garza; he attended Saint Edward's 
Academy and studied architecture at The University of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Eli worked alongside his father at Ben Garza's 
meat markets while he was growing up; an entrepreneur, he 
embarked on his first business venture with the opening of Eli's 
Lounge on 5th Street; he operated the lounge from 1954 to 1964 and 
then managed the Alamo Lounge; and
	WHEREAS, In the late 1960s, he served as a building 
inspector with the Veteran's Administration; in 1971, he 
launched his own company, Building Compliance Inspectors, a 
successful inspection company that served many home builders 
throughout the greater Austin area; and
	WHEREAS, For the last 15 years of his life, Eli lived on the 
ranch in southwest Austin that his parents had bought in 1928; he 
was an avid gardener and was dedicated to the care and 
preservation of the land; he was a devotee of architecture, 
construction, and design, and he enjoyed collecting antiques; he 
was a lifetime member of the Elks; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Eli Garza gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Eli was a devoted brother and uncle, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Eli James Garza:  his 
sister, Geraldine Fleming, and his many nieces and nephews; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of Eli Garza.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 29, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate