H.R. No. 2447
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Palmview lost an admired civic leader
with the passing of the city's longest-serving mayor, Jorge G.
Garcia, on May 24, 2023, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The son of Indalecio and Maria Garcia, Jorge Garcia
was born on July 7, 1931; he grew up with a brother, Jose "Pepe", and
three sisters, Amelia, Herlinda, and Alicia; during the Korean War,
he served his country in the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was mayor of Palmview from 1995 to 2014;
he worked tirelessly to keep taxes historically low while providing
friendly service to residents and improving the police, fire, and
rescue departments, as well as the Boys and Girls Club fields; in
addition, he fostered a positive environment for small business
development; during his tenure, the city also welcomed such major
establishments as AutoZone, Walgreens, and Little Caesars, and he
was most proud of bringing the HEB grocery store to the community;
he further served his fellow citizens as a trustee of the La Joya
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Garcia shared a
fulfilling marriage with his wife, Irene M. Garcia, until her
passing, and he was the proud father of a daughter, Debra; he leaves
two grandsons and four great-grandchildren to cherish his memory,
while one grandson, Eliseo "Eli" Flores, preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, Although Jorge Garcia is sadly missed by those he
left behind, they will continue to find inspiration in his
dedication to his loved ones, his faith, his community, and his
country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jorge G. Garcia and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Debra G. Flores, and her husband, Ismael "Kino"
Flores Sr.; to his grandsons, Ismael "Kino" Flores Jr. and his
wife, Vanessa, and Eric Daniel Flores and his wife, Victoria; to his
great-grandchildren, Fitzgerald F., Elaina Grace, Fletcher F., and
James A. Flores; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jorge G.
Garcia.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2447 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House