Bill Text: TX HR92 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-02 - Reported enrolled [HR92 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR92-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 92 | ||
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| 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. | ||
| Zwiener | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 92 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
