SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
WHEREAS, The accomplished life of Gloria Reyes Garcia of
Raymondville has inspired all who are privileged to know her; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 14, 1952, to migrant workers Jose
and Santos Sosa, Gloria Garcia attended Raymondville schools
while working alongside her family in the fields; as a young
adult, she took a job with a migrant worker outreach program
called the Last Yellow Bus, in which she drove people to and from
their medical appointments and delivered medications; and
WHEREAS, She was soon promoted to work in the referral
department of Su Clinica Familiar, a new local clinic with a
focus on migrant health care, and she went on to serve in several
positions, including assistant social worker and migrant
hospital coordinator, before being named the clinic manager in
1977; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the organization and pursuing a
second career in real estate, she entered public service as a
member of the Raymondville Independent School District Board of
Trustees; she worked hard to improve the educational experience
of area children, successfully advocating for the passage of two
school bonds and helping secure salary increases for both
teachers and support staff; also during her tenure, she
contributed important leadership as vice president and president
of the board; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further served her fellow
citizens as vice president of the Su Clinica Familiar Board of
Directors and as a member of the National Advisory Council on
Migrant Health; moreover, between 1999 and 2001, she copublished
a weekly newspaper called the Willacy Times; in one of her
well-known but less formal roles, she has assisted numerous
survivors of sexual violence, especially those who have nowhere
else to turn; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Garcia's real estate business has
flourished through the years, and she currently owns more than
100 acres of land; she is supported in her endeavors by her
husband, Richard, as well as her five children, Sandra, Jennifer,
Stacey, Erica, and Richard; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Reyes Garcia has set an outstanding
example of hard work and generosity to which all may aspire, and
it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this distinguished Texan;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby honor Gloria Reyes Garcia for her myriad
achievements and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate