SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Eddie Cavazos, who is retiring after a long and
productive career as a businessman, public servant, and
lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Cavazos is a veteran of the United States
Army and a graduate of Texas A&M University--Kingsville; he began
his professional career with the Reynolds Metal Company before
starting businesses in casualty insurance and real estate
brokerage; and
WHEREAS, He served for 10 years as a member of the Texas
House of Representatives speaking for the people of Corpus
Christi and of Nueces County; he served in numerous important
posts, including as chair of the Insurance Committee and as chair
of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, he was appointed by Governor Ann Richards
to serve as chair of the Texas Workforce Commission; under his
leadership, the agency underwent a complete restructuring that
improved productivity among its employees throughout the state,
and he led the implementation of mobile technology that allowed
the public access to the statewide job market; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 22 years, he has been an advocate at
the Texas Legislature for a wide range of issues including
energy, communications, windstorm insurance, health care,
education, and business development; he is truly deserving of
special recognition for his many achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Eddie Cavazos on his many
contributions to the people of our state and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate