81R34609 MMS-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 3010
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Salvador Balcorta, the CEO of Centro de Salud
Familiar La Fe in El Paso, is a nationally recognized community
activist and Chicano civil rights leader; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Balcorta has led La Fe since 1992, and under his
visionary guidance the organization has evolved from a small health
care clinic in a Mexican American barrio to a comprehensive health
and human services organization; committed to improving the lives
of border residents, Mr. Balcorta oversees an array of programs
that are designed to promote total wellness, while honoring the
culture and traditions of those being served; among these
undertakings are a number of health care facilities, as well as a
community development corporation, a charter school, a culture and
technology center, and a policy research and education center; and
WHEREAS, Raised in the barrio where La Fe originated and the
holder of a master's degree in social work, Mr. Balcorta lectures
across the country on health and social issues; he has also served
on such panels as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
National Advisory Committee on Minority Health, the Texas
Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs,
the National Council of La Raza Board of Directors and Executive
Committee, and the national Commission on Safety and Abuse in
America's Prisons; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan is the recipient of many
well-deserved accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award
of the National Association of Social Workers and the Lucy G. Acosta
Humanitarian Award of the League of United Latin American
Citizens--Project Amistad; and
WHEREAS, Salvador Balcorta has held fast to a goal of
fostering proud, healthy, vibrant communities, and during his
outstanding tenure with La Fe he has contributed immeasurably to
the advancement of that worthy cause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Salvador Balcorta for his exceptional
community service and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Balcorta as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.