Bill Text: TX SR921 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 921 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Hector H. Garcia Sr. of Laredo.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-04 - Reported enrolled [SR921 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR921-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 921


	In Memory
	of
	Hector H. Garcia Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of noted businessman and
	civic leader Hector H. Garcia Sr., who died April 26, 2011, at the
	age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Hector H. Garcia Sr. was born August 6, 1930, in
	Laredo; he was valedictorian of his class at Saint Joseph's
	Academy in 1949, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from
	Saint Mary's University and a master's degree from Texas A&I
	University; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for his exceptional business acumen,
	Mr. Garcia enjoyed enduring success in the fields of insurance,
	real estate, and financial investments; he was a general partner
	in several firms, including the H. H. Garcia Management Company,
	and he played an important role in the acquisition of the
	Ursuline School property for Saint Augustine High School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was active in a wide variety of
	community affairs, serving as president of the Laredo Chamber of
	Commerce, League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number
	12, and the Laredo Rotary Club; he was inducted into the Laredo
	Latin American Hall of Fame and the Saint Mary's University Hall of
	Fame, and he and his wife of 53 years, Altagracia, were named
	Laredo Morning Times Couple of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, He was beloved by his family and friends, and he
	will long be remembered for his generous spirit and his many
	achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Hector H. Garcia Sr.; 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 Hector H. Garcia Sr.

	Zaffirini



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 4, 2011, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate