H.R. No. 1223
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Jr. was named justice of the
peace for Precinct 3, Place 1, in Cameron County on March 21, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, A highly respected criminal defense attorney and
mental health advocate, Mr. Garcia has served as a misdemeanor
prosecutor for several county courts and as a felony prosecutor for
the 197th Judicial District Court; in addition, he worked with the
Cameron County District Attorney's Office for a number of years;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia is a graduate of San Benito High School,
and he holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a
doctor of jurisprudence degree from the Texas Southern University
Thurgood Marshall School of Law; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the
support of a loving family that includes his wife, Mayra, and his
three children, Angela, Jesus, and Julia; and
WHEREAS, Jesus Garcia's dedication and expertise have
greatly benefited the residents of Cameron County over the years,
and the experience he has acquired along the way will serve him well
as he takes on his new duties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Jr. on his
appointment as justice of the peace for Precinct 3, Place 1, in
Cameron 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.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1223 was adopted by the House on April
13, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House