H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Judge Benito V. Garza has faithfully served the
people of Duval County as justice of the peace for Precinct 3 for
nearly three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his continuing leadership in this
role, Judge Garza contributed to his community as fire chief for
half a century, and he also worked as the food service director for
Benavides High School for 56 years; and
WHEREAS, "Benny" Garza was born in Charco in Goliad County to
Macario and Mirtala Vera Garza in 1924; he interrupted his studies
at Benavides High to answer his nation's call to duty during World
War II; after more than three years of service in the U.S. Army, he
returned to graduate in 1946; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in public service, Judge Garza
has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Maria, and their sons,
Daniel, David, and Benny, and their family has grown to include five
grandchildren, Daniel, Eva, Jennifer, Andres, and Denise, and two
great-grandchildren, Ella and Hailey; Judge and Mrs. Garza take
great comfort in their faith as active members of Santa Rosa de Lima
Catholic Church, where they attend mass daily, and Judge Garza has
belonged to the American Legion for 33 years; and
WHEREAS, Benito Garza's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to his fellow citizens have greatly benefited Benavides
and Duval County, and he may indeed take great pride in his long and
inspiring record of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Judge Benito V. Garza
for his 34 years of service as justice of the peace for Precinct 3 in
Duval County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Garza as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House