88S30831 TBO-D
 
  By: Zwiener H.R. No. 92
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez has been inducted into the
  2023 San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1984, the San Marcos Women's Hall of
  Fame has grown to include more than 140 local residents; criteria
  for selection include performing volunteer work in multiple areas
  of service, meeting the needs of the community, demonstrating
  initiative, influencing positive change, and going above and beyond
  the call of duty; and
         WHEREAS, A recognized facilitator, trainer, consensus
  builder, and problem solver, Ms. Garza-Hernandez has demonstrated
  a longstanding commitment to empowering disenfranchised and
  underserved communities; a founding member of the Council for the
  Indigenous and Tejano Community, she has also served as a member of
  the Indigenous Cultures Institute, the Mexican American Business
  and Professional Women's Association, and the San Marcos
  Neighborhood Commission, and as chair of the Hays County Women's
  Political Caucus; she is a graduate of Leadership Austin and
  Leadership Texas, and she has received numerous honors, including
  the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican
  American Cultural Center, the Cesar E. Chavez Award from People
  Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources, and the Woman of
  the Year Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens;
  and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Garza-Hernandez began her professional career
  in migrant education and youth employment programs, and she went on
  to serve as chief of staff for former mayor Gus Garcia of the City of
  Austin; inspired by her experiences in that role, she launched her
  own business, Pink Consulting, in 1997, and the public relations
  company has since provided communication services for large-scale
  public and private projects and become a leader in outreach to
  disenfranchised and minority communities; Ms. Garza-Hernandez
  holds a degree in communications and Hispanic relations from
  St. Edward's University; and
         WHEREAS, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez has set an inspiring example
  of volunteerism and civic leadership, and the citizens of
  San Marcos are fortunate indeed to count her among their fellow
  residents; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bobbie
  Garza-Hernandez on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall
  of Fame and extend to her sincere appreciation for her
  contributions to her community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Garza-Hernandez as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.