H.R. No. 720
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arthur G. Cardenas was recognized by the Austin
History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican American
Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by
Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and
its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize
the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011;
Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County
celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and
women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more
about their lives; and
WHEREAS, One such individual, Art Cardenas, was honored for
his achievements in public service; a graduate of St. Anthony High
School Seminary and The University of Texas at Austin, he has served
with the Travis County Sheriff's Office since 1984; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, he has become one of the most
highly decorated members of the department, holding positions in
Patrol Services, the Major Crimes Unit, and SWAT, with which he
participated in more than 100 missions; he is currently captain of
the Law Enforcement Bureau at East Command Station; and
WHEREAS, Art Cardenas has made a positive difference in his
community, and his outstanding accomplishments are a source of
pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Arthur G. Cardenas on his selection
as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cardenas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 720 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House