SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 394
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Treviño, a pioneering community leader and a
beloved resident of Austin who has dedicated his life to serving
others; and
WHEREAS, John Treviño's life of public service began at the
age of eight, when he volunteered as an altar boy in the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Austin; at the age of 17, he joined the United
States Army, and he served for three years in the 82nd Airborne
Division; upon returning to Austin, he took an active role in the
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and in 1965, he was chosen to
serve as the first director of Austin's Community Action Program,
a federal anti-poverty initiative; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. Treviño was one of 25 prominent
Hispanic leaders to form the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, and two years later, he became the first Hispanic to be
elected to the Austin City Council; during his 13 years with the
council, he worked diligently to increase opportunities for
women and minorities, and he led efforts to establish clinics
throughout the city that connected poor and vulnerable citizens
to quality health care options; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Treviño became the first Hispanic mayor pro
tempore of Austin in 1978, and he served as the city's first
Hispanic mayor for three months in 1983, when Mayor Carole Keeton
McClellan resigned to accept a state board appointment; and
WHEREAS, John Treviño is a distinguished public servant
and an admired civic leader who has dedicated his life to the
betterment of his community; he has been a proactive force for
equality and a champion of the poor and underserved, and he is
indeed deserving of recognition for his outstanding work on
behalf of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend John Treviño on his exemplary life of
service and extend to him best wishes in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate