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.