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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lupe Garcia was inducted as an inaugural member of |
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The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor on |
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February 21, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, A part of the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame, the Hall |
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of Honor pays tribute to individuals other than coaches and players |
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who have made significant contributions to university athletic |
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programs; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1965, Mr. Garcia left his position with the |
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college physical plant and joined the athletic department as the |
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equipment manager and primary bus driver for UTPA sports teams; he |
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served admirably in that capacity for 35 years and through the |
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tenures of eight athletic directors, logging more than half a |
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million road miles while driving athletes to competitions |
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throughout the country; and |
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WHEREAS, Known affectionately as "Coach," this dedicated |
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worker was a beloved member of the UTPA athletic community and was |
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considered an indispensible part of the teams he chauffeured; and |
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WHEREAS, Lupe Garcia devoted long hours to supporting UTPA |
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athletic squads, and his outstanding legacy of service is justly |
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recognized with this honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Lupe Garcia on his induction into |
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The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor and |
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commend him for his contributions to the UTPA athletic community; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |