H.R. No. 588
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Garcia, mayor of Edinburg, has deservedly
been named one of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of
Texas--Pan American Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni
Association honors outstanding graduates as Pillars of Success,
highlighting their motivational stories and achievements as
positive examples for current and future students; recipients of
the award come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but
they have all shown dedication, integrity, and a commitment to
excellence in their specialized professions and in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia graduated from Edinburg High School in
1964 and earned a bachelor of business administration degree in
management at The University of Texas--Pan American in 1971; he
went on to attain a juris doctorate degree from Texas Southern
University and became a federal criminal law attorney and senior
partner at the firm of Garcia, Quintanilla, and Palacios in
McAllen; he is presently serving his second term as mayor of
Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia served the city as a municipal judge from
1975 to 1978, and he was also a county court at law judge for 16
years; highlighting his achievements in public service, he has
twice been chair of the Texas Border Coalition, and he was appointed
to the Texas Adult Probation Commission; currently, he is president
of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, where he works to
help local companies advance and promote economic expansion in the
region; and
WHEREAS, Texas is fortunate to have passionate and engaged
leaders like Richard Garcia, and his contributions to his community
will continue to benefit area residents far into the future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Garcia on being named one
of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of Texas--Pan
American Alumni Association 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.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 588 was adopted by the House on
February 26, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House