SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009
In Memory
of
Gilberto Garza
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Judge Gilberto Garza, who died June 26,
2014; and
WHEREAS, Gilberto Garza was born in Weslaco to Sotero and
Herlinda Garza; he served the nation with distinction during
World War II as a demolition specialist with the United States
Army in France and Germany; he answered his country's call again
during the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force;
and
WHEREAS, He was a businessman and rancher for many years,
but he was best known in his Weslaco community for his work in the
justice system; he served for 18 years as the justice of the peace
for Precinct 1, Place 2, and he was a municipal court judge for 17
years; and
WHEREAS, Judge Garza was also active in a variety of civic
organizations, including the Lions Club, the Weslaco Chamber of
Commerce, the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, and the Catholic War Veterans; he was a member of
Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Judge Gilberto Garza; 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 Gilberto Garza.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate