H.R. No. 728
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gustavo L. Garcia 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, Gus Garcia, was honored for his
achievements in politics; a graduate of The University of Texas at
Austin, Mr. Garcia was the first Mexican American elected to the
board of the Austin Independent School District and served as its
president during his second term in office, and he also served as a
trustee of Austin Community College; in the 1990s, he served three
terms on the Austin City Council and became the first incumbent in
its history to run for reelection unopposed; he was the first
Mexican American to be elected mayor of Austin in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to civic life, Mr. Garcia has
worked diligently on behalf of his fellow citizens for more than
three decades; he was a charter member of the Human Relations
Commission during the Civil Rights era and served as president of
the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among other
leadership roles; his numerous accolades include the Humanitarian
Award from the Martin Luther King Association and the LULAC Award
for Political Involvement and Education; moreover, Gus Garcia
Middle School and the Gus Garcia Recreation Center are both named in
his honor; and
WHEREAS, Gus Garcia 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 Gustavo L. "Gus" Garcia 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. Garcia 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. 728 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House