H.R. No. 2590
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard H. Garcia was sworn in for a second time as
the mayor of Edinburg on May 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Garcia first led the city between 2003 and
2006, and he ran unopposed for election in 2009, having
demonstrated outstanding dedication to the prosperity of the city
as president of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation since
the end of his first term; and
WHEREAS, Emphasizing the need for teamwork and regional
cooperation among neighboring cities, Mayor Garcia is a strong
proponent of economic development and job creation; he also is
committed to increasing green space, continuing airport
enhancements, and establishing an arts and entertainment district
that would connect The University of Texas--Pan American with
downtown Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Edinburg native has a long history of
public service; after graduating from UTPA and earning his law
degree at Texas Southern University, he served as Edinburg
Municipal Judge for 3 years and was a county court of law judge for
16 years; in addition, he twice served as chair of the Texas Border
Coalition and was appointed to the Texas Adult Probation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, The proud father of two daughters, Gina Garcia and
Katherine Perez, Mayor Garcia is also a devoted grandfather to
Richard and William Perez; and
WHEREAS, Richard Garcia has outlined a clear vision for the
future of Edinburg, and his expertise and skilled leadership will
surely continue to benefit the community he is proud to call home;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Richard H. Garcia on his 2009
election as mayor of Edinburg and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Garcia as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Pea
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2590 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House