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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize John Garamendi, the Insurance Commissioner of 
California, who is renowned for his work to reform the automobile
and homeowner insurance industries in that state; and
	WHEREAS, John Garamendi is a graduate of the University
of California at Berkeley, and holds a master's degree from 
Harvard Business School; he was elected to the California State 
Assembly in 1974; after serving a two-year term, he was elected 
to the state senate, where he served as senate majority leader 
and held numerous committee leadership roles; and
	WHEREAS, In 1991, John Garamendi became California's
first elected insurance commissioner; he was appointed by 
President Bill Clinton in 1995 to the office of deputy secretary 
of the United States Department of the Interior, where his 
efforts led to major environmental improvements for the nation; 
and
	WHEREAS, Since being elected to a second term as insurance 
commissioner, he has worked collaboratively with business, 
labor, and legislative leaders to effect major improvements to 
the California workers' compensation insurance system; and
	WHEREAS, John Garamendi is a visionary and effective leader,
and his accomplishments reflect his dedication and commitment to 
his fellow man; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend California Insurance Commissioner
John Garamendi for his exemplary public service and extend to him 
a warm welcome to the Texas State Capitol; 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.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 23, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate