H.R. No. 2342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Garcia family of Rio Grande City has
distinguished itself in myriad ways, and it is indeed fitting to
recognize their accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Proud of a rich heritage in the Lone Star State, the
Garcia family counts among its ancestors a talented violinist,
Odilon Carrera, who played in Los Gavilanes, and J. R. Monroe, a
state representative and the great-great-grandfather of Mikael A.
Garcia, who now serves as legislative director in the office of
State Representative Aaron Pena; and
WHEREAS, Reigning today as patriarch and matriarchs are
grandparents Jose Leon Garcia, Margarita Garcia, and Beulah
Gonzalez; while helping to raise Mikael Garcia and his sister,
Arielle, Beulah Gonzalez taught them how to cook, how to stay
organized, and other life skills; in addition, she inspired them to
work diligently toward their goals; Jose Leon Garcia and Margarita
Garcia taught their grandchildren how to drive, and they developed
their appreciation for family ties and impressed upon them the need
to offer respect and kindness to everyone; and
WHEREAS, The parents of Mikael and Arielle, Nannette and
Ernesto Garcia, worked diligently to provide for their children;
Ernesto Garcia was employed by the State of Texas before
establishing a successful home health agency in Rio Grande City and
McAllen, and he played baseball with his son and basketball with his
daughter; an English teacher for 20 years, Nannette Garcia taught
both of her children to read by the age of three and developed their
love of the written word; she shared her enthusiasm for classic
films with her offspring as well; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his niece and nephew, Rolando Gonzalez,
nicknamed "Tio Role," instilled an interest in science through his
instruction in chemistry; with so many relatives dedicated to their
upbringing, Mikael and Arielle Garcia both excelled in school and
other areas; Arielle Garcia played on the basketball team in middle
school and high school and went on to graduate from Texas State
University with a degree in kinesiology; meanwhile, her brother
began participating in politics as a high school student and earned
his bachelor's degree in government from The University of Texas at
Austin, the alma mater of his parents and his uncle; and
WHEREAS, The Garcia family sets a sterling example through
their steadfast support and encouragement of one another, and they
are a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know them;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Garcia family and
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Garcia family as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2342 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House