Bill Text: TX SR33 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 33 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Arnold García.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-23 - Reported enrolled [SR33 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR33-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33


	In Memory
	of
	Arnold García

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Arnold García, who
	died August 12, 2021, at the age of 73; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan and trailblazing journalist
	came from humble beginnings, and he built a life of great reward
	and purpose as a journalist, editor, civil rights advocate,
	mentor, and father; and

	WHEREAS, The grandson of Mexican immigrants, Arnold García
	was born on February 25, 1948, and he grew up in San Angelo; he
	served with distinction in the United States Army and earned the
	rank of sergeant, and he later served as a captain in the National
	Guard; he began his career in journalism working as a police
	reporter for the San Angelo Standard Times while still a student
	at Angelo State University; and

	WHEREAS, Arnold was hired by the Austin American-Statesman
	as a courtroom reporter when he was 26 years old; he went on to
	run the newspaper's Metro desk and to become a popular political
	columnist before serving as the newspaper's editorial page
	editor, a position he held for more than two decades; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. García was known for his vast network of
	sources, from barrio locals to boardroom members to esteemed
	politicians; he was an authentic voice for Austin culture and a
	mentor to many journalists of color in a time when few doors were
	open to Hispanic or Black news professionals; his work often
	honored veterans and members of the armed forces and pushed for
	accountability and affordability in local government; and

	WHEREAS, One of his greatest accomplishments was his
	success in having the Austin community honor and memorialize
	Heman Sweatt, a civil rights activist and the plaintiff in
	Sweatt v. Painter, the historic case that challenged Jim
	Crow-era laws and was tried by Thurgood Marshall at what is
	known today as the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County
	Courthouse in downtown Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Arnold García was known for his gentle wisdom, his
	kind spirit, and his uncompromising integrity in news
	publishing; he was a devoted father and a cherished friend to
	many, and he leaves behind a proud legacy of service that will
	continue to inspire journalists and citizens long into the
	future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
	to the bereaved family of Arnold García; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Arnold García.

	Eckhardt



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 23, 2021, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate