Bill Text: TX HR1738 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Gustavo Chavira Garza of Bayview.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-27 - Reported enrolled [HR1738 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1738-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1738

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Gustavo
Chavira Garza of Bayview on December 27, 2018, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Gus Garza was born in Los Fresnos in 1953 to Carlos
and Graciela Garza, and he grew up with 10 siblings, Tony, David,
Gloria, Heriberto, Mary, Gracie, Luis, Javier, Lilia, and Jaime;
during his time at Los Fresnos High School, he became student
council president, and he went on to attend Pan American
University, graduating cum laude in 1974 with a degree in biology;
he taught high school biology for five years while continuing his
education, receiving a master's degree in bilingual education
administration from Texas A&I University in 1977; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Mr. Garza earned a law degree from
Creighton University, and after passing the Texas State Bar exam,
he began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in
Cameron County; in 1993, he was elected district attorney of
Willacy County, and he held that office until 1996, when he returned
to private practice; he went on to serve as the justice of the peace
for Precinct 6 from 2007 to 2010 and as an assistant district
attorney for Cameron County from 2013 until his retirement in 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garza's commitment to public service was
further reflected in his membership on the board of trustees for the
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District, and he was an
active member of the Kiwanis Club; in his leisure hours, he
delighted in traveling, working at his ranch, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Garza enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Martha Galarza; he took great pride in his
daughters, Maritza, Karla, and Kayla, his stepchildren, Roldan,
Orlan, and Robert, and his grandchildren, Adrian, Felicity,
Annalee, Ava, and Isaiah; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected attorney and
public official, Gus Garza lived a life that was rich in personal
and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of
inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gustavo Chavira
Garza and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing;
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 Gus Garza.
Dominguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1738 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House