Bill Text: TX SR356 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 356 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing J. A. Garcia Jr. for his service to the people of South Texas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Reported enrolled [SR356 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR356-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 356
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Judge J. A. Garcia Jr. for his many years of
	outstanding service to the people of South Texas; and
	WHEREAS, J. A. Garcia Jr. is a native of Brownsville and a
	graduate of Texas A&I University; over the course of a long and
	distinguished career in public service, he served with wisdom,
	professionalism, and a deep commitment to making improvements to
	the communities of South Texas and to the lives of its citizens; and
	WHEREAS, He was elected in 1968 to the Texas House of
	Representatives at a time when few Hispanic citizens held
	elective office in Texas; during his tenure in the House, he was a
	member of the Committee on State Affairs and introduced bills
	that created a stamp for hunting white-winged doves and that
	established Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi, for which he
	later served as chief fiscal officer; and
	WHEREAS, He went on to serve for 28 years as county judge of
	Kenedy County; under his leadership, the county acquired
	property and constructed the Justice Building, made improvements
	to its historic courthouse, and introduced policies that
	provided retirement and hospitalization benefits to county
	employees; and
	WHEREAS, The owner and manager of the JASA Ranch, Judge
	Garcia has also been active in a wide range of community
	organizations, including the Coastal Bend American Red Cross,
	the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce, the John G. Kenedy Memorial
	Foundation, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council;
	it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his
	exceptional achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby commend Judge J. A. Garcia Jr. on his many
	contributions to the well-being and prosperity of South Texas and
	extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 12, 2019.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate