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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Richard H. Garcia was sworn in for a second time as |
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the mayor of Edinburg on May 12, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Mayor Garcia first led the city between 2003 and |
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2006, and he ran unopposed for election in 2009, having |
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demonstrated outstanding dedication to the prosperity of the city |
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as president of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation since |
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the end of his first term; and |
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WHEREAS, Emphasizing the need for teamwork and regional |
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cooperation among neighboring cities, Mayor Garcia is a strong |
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proponent of economic development and job creation; he also is |
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committed to increasing green space, continuing airport |
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enhancements, and establishing an arts and entertainment district |
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that would connect The University of Texas--Pan American with |
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downtown Edinburg; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Edinburg native has a long history of |
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public service; after graduating from UTPA and earning his law |
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degree at Texas Southern University, he served as Edinburg |
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Municipal Judge for 3 years and was a county court of law judge for |
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16 years; in addition, he twice served as chair of the Texas Border |
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Coalition and was appointed to the Texas Adult Probation |
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Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, The proud father of two daughters, Gina Garcia and |
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Katherine Perez, Mayor Garcia is also a devoted grandfather to |
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Richard and William Perez; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Garcia has outlined a clear vision for the |
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future of Edinburg, and his expertise and skilled leadership will |
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surely continue to benefit the community he is proud to call home; |
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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 Richard H. Garcia on his 2009 |
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election as mayor of Edinburg and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mayor Garcia as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Peña |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2590 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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