Bill Text: TX SR33 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Arnold García.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-08-23 - Reported enrolled [SR33 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR33-Enrolled.html
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| 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 | ||
