85R14265 RMA-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 939

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Juan Sebastian Garzon was one of five Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi employees who were named 2016 40 Under 40 honorees by Corpus Christi Under 40; and

WHEREAS, Each year, CCU40 recognizes 40 men and women under the age of 40 who have worked to make a positive difference in the Corpus Christi area through both their professional and community endeavors; and

WHEREAS, An alumnus of TAMU-CC, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in business administration, Sebastian Garzon currently works on the college's staff as a program manager for the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center; in that position, he is responsible for counseling clients on business-related matters, helping companies obtain needed resources, and overseeing budgets and other financial, facility management, and marketing efforts; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garzon has further distinguished himself as vice president of marketing for PorColombia National, the largest network in North America of college students and professionals with a Colombian background, and as a member of the board of the World Affairs Council of South Texas, a champion of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, and a member of Young Business Professionals of the Coastal Bend; and

WHEREAS, Sebastian Garzon has set an outstanding example of professional achievement and civic engagement, and he may take justifiable pride in his contributions to the Coastal Bend community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Juan Sebastian Garzon on his selection as a 2016 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Garzon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.