SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 611
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Victor Garza on his leadership in the San Benito
community and his distinguished service to the San Benito City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of San Benito, Victor Garza
has consistently demonstrated a spirit of public service,
exemplified in his current tenure as a member of the San Benito
City Commission and his service as mayor pro tempore; and
WHEREAS, Victor served in the United States Army from 1976
to 1980 as a military policeman and police dog handler; he is
married to Blanca E. Garza and is the father of six children; he
is a graduate of The University of Texas at Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, He is an active member of Saint Benedict Catholic
Church, where he has served as a Finance and Renovation Committee
member and as sports director and softball coach; his extensive
community involvement includes membership in the San Benito
Lions Club, the chamber of commerce, and the Challenger Learning
Center of the Rio Grande Valley Marketing Committee; and
WHEREAS, He has served as chairman of the Texas Lions Camp
Committee, the San Benito Industrial Development Authority, the
Parks and Recreation Board, and the San Benito Veterans Advisory
Board; he is a founding member of the city's Fourth of July
celebration committee; and
WHEREAS, Victor was named the 1998-1999 Lion of the Year
and earned the title of Citizen of the Year in 2003; he served as
grand marshal of the 2003 San Benito Christmas Parade and was
named an Elks Distinguished Citizen in 2007 by the San Benito
Elks Lodge; he was elected to the San Benito City Commission in
2006 and is retiring from that position after serving with
distinction for three years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Victor Garza on his outstanding
community leadership and his significant contributions to the
City of San Benito as a city commissioner and as a valued member
of numerous city committees and civic organizations; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Victor Garza as an expression of esteem 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 April 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate