H.R. No. 2447
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of Palmview lost an admired civic leader
  with the passing of the city's longest-serving mayor, Jorge G.
  Garcia, on May 24, 2023, at the age of 91; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Indalecio and Maria Garcia, Jorge Garcia
  was born on July 7, 1931; he grew up with a brother, Jose "Pepe", and
  three sisters, Amelia, Herlinda, and Alicia; during the Korean War,
  he served his country in the U.S. Army; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was mayor of Palmview from 1995 to 2014;
  he worked tirelessly to keep taxes historically low while providing
  friendly service to residents and improving the police, fire, and
  rescue departments, as well as the Boys and Girls Club fields; in
  addition, he fostered a positive environment for small business
  development; during his tenure, the city also welcomed such major
  establishments as AutoZone, Walgreens, and Little Caesars, and he
  was most proud of bringing the HEB grocery store to the community;
  he further served his fellow citizens as a trustee of the La Joya
  Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Garcia shared a
  fulfilling marriage with his wife, Irene M. Garcia, until her
  passing, and he was the proud father of a daughter, Debra; he leaves
  two grandsons and four great-grandchildren to cherish his memory,
  while one grandson, Eliseo "Eli" Flores, preceded him in death; and
         WHEREAS, Although Jorge Garcia is sadly missed by those he
  left behind, they will continue to find inspiration in his
  dedication to his loved ones, his faith, his community, and his
  country; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jorge G. Garcia and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
  daughter, Debra G. Flores, and her husband, Ismael "Kino"
  Flores Sr.; to his grandsons, Ismael "Kino" Flores Jr. and his
  wife, Vanessa, and Eric Daniel Flores and his wife, Victoria; to his
  great-grandchildren, Fitzgerald F., Elaina Grace, Fletcher F., and
  James A. Flores; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jorge G.
  Garcia.
 
  Muñoz, Jr.
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2447 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House