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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are |
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enhanced by the efforts of individuals such as Paul Tovar, whose |
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work over the course of nearly six decades has contributed to the |
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quality of life in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Tovar holds a pharmacy degree from The |
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University of Texas at Austin, and he completed postgraduate work |
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in long-term health care administration, real estate, banking, and |
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business; as a certified pharmacist, he has expanded access to |
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health care by establishing medical clinics and pharmacies |
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throughout the city; he has also provided coverage and services to |
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vulnerable women and children through his Vista Health Insurance |
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Plan, and his new private insurance plan assists those who are not |
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eligible for government programs; further, his nonprofit |
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organization, Primero Health, offers free health education and |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, A community development leader, Mr. Tovar has |
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helped create affordable housing and equal education opportunities |
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in the Austin area; moreover, as board chair of the Texas Certified |
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Development Company, which he founded in 1981, he oversees a small |
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business loan program designed to promote business growth, generate |
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jobs, and improve economic stability; he additionally launched CP |
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Enterprises and Hallmark Business Services; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Tovar previously served as chair of the Greater |
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Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; in the early 1970s, he opened |
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the Rockin' M dance hall, and the establishment attracted such |
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influential conjunto musical performers as Flaco Jiménez; and |
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WHEREAS, Paul Tovar has demonstrated a lasting commitment to |
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making Austin a better place for all, and in so doing, he has earned |
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the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow residents; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Paul Tovar for his longtime |
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contributions to his community and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes 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 Mr. Tovar as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |