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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez has been inducted into the |
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2023 San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1984, the San Marcos Women's Hall of |
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Fame has grown to include more than 140 local residents; criteria |
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for selection include performing volunteer work in multiple areas |
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of service, meeting the needs of the community, demonstrating |
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initiative, influencing positive change, and going above and beyond |
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the call of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, A recognized facilitator, trainer, consensus |
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builder, and problem solver, Ms. Garza-Hernandez has demonstrated |
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a longstanding commitment to empowering disenfranchised and |
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underserved communities; a founding member of the Council for the |
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Indigenous and Tejano Community, she has also served as a member of |
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the Indigenous Cultures Institute, the Mexican American Business |
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and Professional Women's Association, and the San Marcos |
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Neighborhood Commission, and as chair of the Hays County Women's |
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Political Caucus; she is a graduate of Leadership Austin and |
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Leadership Texas, and she has received numerous honors, including |
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the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican |
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American Cultural Center, the Cesar E. Chavez Award from People |
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Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources, and the Woman of |
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the Year Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Garza-Hernandez began her professional career |
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in migrant education and youth employment programs, and she went on |
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to serve as chief of staff for former mayor Gus Garcia of the City of |
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Austin; inspired by her experiences in that role, she launched her |
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own business, Pink Consulting, in 1997, and the public relations |
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company has since provided communication services for large-scale |
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public and private projects and become a leader in outreach to |
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disenfranchised and minority communities; Ms. Garza-Hernandez |
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holds a degree in communications and Hispanic relations from |
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St. Edward's University; and |
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WHEREAS, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez has set an inspiring example |
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of volunteerism and civic leadership, and the citizens of |
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San Marcos are fortunate indeed to count her among their fellow |
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residents; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bobbie |
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Garza-Hernandez on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall |
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of Fame and extend to her sincere appreciation for her |
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contributions to her community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Garza-Hernandez as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |