88R25938 AMB-D
By: LaMantia S.R. No. 465
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alamo city commissioner Maria Del Pilar Garza has
dedicated her career to public service and has selflessly given of
her time and talents to benefit her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Alamo, Pilar Garza enjoyed a
nearly 40-year-long career with the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
Independent School District, during which time she served as a
teacher, counselor, principal, assistant principal, and central
office administrator; and
WHEREAS, Seeking additional opportunities to give back to her
community, Ms. Garza has demonstrated strong leadership as a member
of the Alamo Board of Commissioners for the past 12 years; she has
also served as a board member for the Alamo Economic Development
Corporation and the Friends of the Alamo Museum; in addition, she
has volunteered her time for many sports and recreation programs
created by the Alamo Parks and Recreation Department, and she has
been an active member of the Resurrection Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Commissioner Garza has enjoyed
the love and support of her family, including her three sons, Felix,
Froy, and Fabian; and
WHEREAS, Pilar Garza has rendered exemplary service to the
city of Alamo through her work as a city commissioner and through
her many other roles, and she may take satisfaction in knowing that
her achievements have made a positive and lasting difference in her
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby honor Maria Del Pilar Garza for her many years of service to
the city of Alamo and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Commissioner Garza as an expression of high regard by
the Texas Senate.