SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
commend Carlos L. Garcia for his 16 years of outstanding service
as chair of the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention
Authority; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention
Authority was established in 1991 by the 72nd Texas Legislature
as the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; the
legislature later added burglary deterrence to the agency's
mission and placed it under the direction of the Texas Department
of Motor Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Garcia was appointed to the authority by
former governor Rick Perry and was named its chair in 2008; he
brought a wealth of law enforcement experience to the position,
having served for 10 years as chief of the Brownsville Police
Department and for seven years as chief of police and security
for the Port of Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Garcia's outstanding leadership, the
authority has worked tirelessly to further its mission of
reducing automobile theft across the state and raising citizen
awareness of methods to avoid theft and burglary; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary law enforcement officer and public
servant, he is respected and admired by his colleagues for his
work with the authority, and it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Carlos L. Garcia on his exceptional
service as chair of the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention
Authority 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate