Bill Text: TX HR627 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 627 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Mayor Pro Tempore Noe Garza of Edinburg.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-14 - Reported enrolled [HR627 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR627-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 627



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Edinburg lost an esteemed public
	servant with the death of Mayor Pro Tempore Noe Garza, P.E., who
	passed away on January 9, 2012, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garza was born in San Juan and graduated from
	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School as a member of the National Honor
	Society; after earning a Civil and Structural Engineering degree
	from The University of Texas at Austin in 1965, he began a career as
	a bridge designer for the State of California and ultimately owned
	and operated Noe Garza Engineers for 28 years; when he returned to
	Texas he was hired as the city engineer and public works director
	for the City of Edinburg in 1976, and he later became the assistant
	city manager of operations; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated elected official was a member of the
	Edinburg City Council from 2003 until his death and was appointed to
	one-year terms as mayor pro tempore in 2005, 2009, and 2011; during
	his tenure on the council, he played a pivotal role in the
	development of major public infrastructure policies and economic
	growth strategies, while promoting the importance of a strong
	municipal workforce; moreover, he earned the lasting respect of his
	fellow council members for his insight, selflessness, and
	commitment to his constituents, as well as for his enthusiasm and
	lively sense of humor; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garza further distinguished himself through his
	service as a trustee of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent
	School District from 1998 to 2001, during which time he held the
	offices of secretary and vice president; in addition, he
	represented the City of Edinburg on the Hidalgo County Metropolitan
	Planning Organization, overseeing numerous local transportation
	projects; his involvement in his community was also reflected in
	his membership in such civic organizations as the Edinburg Chamber
	of Commerce, Amigos del Valle, San Juan Youth Program, Pharr and San
	Juan Boys Club, and the San Juan Lions Club; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Garza enjoyed the support
	of his loving family, and he took great pride in his four children,
	Lizza, Lori, John, and Michael, and his granddaughter, Ava; and
	WHEREAS, Although Noe Garza will be deeply missed, his
	generous spirit and his outstanding record of public and
	professional service will forever inspire all those who were
	privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Noe
	Garza and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
	his children, Lizza Marie Harrison, Lori Ann Garza, John Robert
	Garza, and Michael Noe Garza; to his granddaughter, Ava Renee
	Garza; to his mother, Carolina Garza; to his siblings, Alicia
	Garza, Lydia Garcia, Feliberto Garza, and Reynaldo Garza; and to
	his other relatives and many 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 Noe Garza,
	P.E.

	Canales

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 627 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 13, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House