SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jesús Garza, who is retiring as president and chief
executive officer of the Seton Healthcare Family and as senior
vice president of Ascension Health's Texas Ministry Market; and
WHEREAS, Jesús Garza joined the Seton Healthcare Family in
2002 after a distinguished career in private and public sector
leadership; he had served as deputy general manager of the Lower
Colorado River Authority and as city manager for the City of
Austin; during his tenure, he led the city through its downtown
revitalization and a period of great economic and population
expansion; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas and the
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Mr. Garza has been
instrumental in establishing community partnerships, including
the partnership with Central Health and The University of Texas
at Austin that led to the establishment of the Dell Seton Medical
Center at The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Known for his vision and his ability to bring out
the best in others, he is active in a wide range of community and
professional organizations, such as the board of directors of the
San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve, the American Hospital
Association Governing Council, the Catholic Foundation--Diocese
of Austin Board of Directors, and United Way of Greater Austin;
he received the 2016 Career Achievement Award from the National
Association of Latino Healthcare Executives; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional administrator and public servant,
Jesús Garza is respected and admired by his colleagues, and it is
truly fitting that he receive special recognition on the occasion
of his retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Jesús Garza on his exceptional
leadership with the Seton Healthcare Family and Ascension
Health's Texas Ministry Market 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 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 May 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate