SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 218

In Memory

of

Richard Garcia

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Richard Garcia, who died June 6, 2006, at the age of 64; and

WHEREAS, A Brownsville native, Richard Garcia played a major role in bringing medical research facilities and educational opportunities to the Rio Grande Valley; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was assistant vice president of South Texas programs for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; he was instrumental in the university's expansion to three Regional Academic Health Center facilities along the border; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was involved in the South Texas Border Health Professions Education Initiative; he helped establish new health-related degree programs along the border and created collaborative programs with universities in Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Richard Garcia will be remembered for the many contributions he made to the Rio Grande Valley, and his altruistic accomplishments will not be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, A man of strength and compassion, he gave generously to others, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured for years to come by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Richard Garcia; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of 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 Richard Garcia. Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate