SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 921
In Memory
of
Hector H. Garcia Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of noted businessman and
civic leader Hector H. Garcia Sr., who died April 26, 2011, at the
age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Hector H. Garcia Sr. was born August 6, 1930, in
Laredo; he was valedictorian of his class at Saint Joseph's
Academy in 1949, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from
Saint Mary's University and a master's degree from Texas A&I
University; and
WHEREAS, Well known for his exceptional business acumen,
Mr. Garcia enjoyed enduring success in the fields of insurance,
real estate, and financial investments; he was a general partner
in several firms, including the H. H. Garcia Management Company,
and he played an important role in the acquisition of the
Ursuline School property for Saint Augustine High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was active in a wide variety of
community affairs, serving as president of the Laredo Chamber of
Commerce, League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number
12, and the Laredo Rotary Club; he was inducted into the Laredo
Latin American Hall of Fame and the Saint Mary's University Hall of
Fame, and he and his wife of 53 years, Altagracia, were named
Laredo Morning Times Couple of the Year; and
WHEREAS, He was beloved by his family and friends, and he
will long be remembered for his generous spirit and his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Hector H. Garcia Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Hector H. Garcia Sr.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate