SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
In Memory
of
Rene Garza
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Rene Garza Sr., who died
November 25, 2020, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Rene Garza was an exemplary citizen who was widely
admired for his achievements in golf and for his many
contributions to the Harlingen community; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 12, 1939, he served the nation with
distinction as a member of the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garza was blessed with a wonderful family;
his beloved wife, Nora Christina Garza, was a source of strength
for him throughout their marriage; his children, Rene Garza Jr.,
Steven Gregory Garza, and Sandra Reininger, and his two
grandchildren, Nicholle and Charles, were a source of much pride
and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Rene began his career in golf at the Wyoming Golf
Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, and he was considered one of the
premier golf professionals in the region; he won numerous local
tournaments, and he also played in several PGA Tour events; a
lifetime member of the PGA of America, he concluded his career as
the golf professional at the Tony Butler Golf Course in
Harlingen; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Rene Garza Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Rene Garza Sr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate