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                                                                  H.R. No. 517



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Joe B. Garcia is retiring in December 
2006 from his position as constitutional court judge of Brooks 
County, bringing to a close an outstanding career in government 
service; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant attended Texas A&I 
University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in education in 
1968 and a master's degree in school and business administration in 
1974; after teaching school for six years, he became a probation 
supervisor for the 79th Judicial District and has continued to 
build an impressive record of public service ever since; and
	WHEREAS, Inspired by the example of his father, who was also 
an elected public servant, Judge Garcia has served multiple terms 
as constitutional court judge, including 1979 through 1990, 1995 
through 1999, and 2003 through 2006; in addition, he has held 
positions as municipal court judge, regional education director for 
the Texas Youth Commission, Brooks County auditor, and Brooks 
County ISD school trustee; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Garcia has also shared his time and talents as 
a member of many organizations, including the Coastal Bend MHMR 
Board, Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board, Council of 
Government, Veterans' Land Board, Brooks County Appraisal Board, 
Brooks County Juvenile Board, and Brooks County High School Site 
Based Committee; moreover, he was a gubernatorial appointee to the 
Regional Review Committee and the Texas Intergovernmental 
Committee; and
	WHEREAS, During his exemplary tenure with the court, Judge 
Garcia has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Elma Garcia, 
with whom he has shared 39 years of marriage, and his children, 
Joseph Garcia and his wife, Lina Garcia, and Lucy and Ruby Garcia; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Joe Garcia's tireless dedication 
and capable leadership have made a positive and lasting difference 
in Brooks County, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize him as he 
embarks on a new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it
	 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th 
Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Judge 
Joe B. Garcia on the occasion of his retirement as constitutional 
court judge of Brooks County and extend to him deep appreciation for 
his outstanding public service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Garcia as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 517 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House