SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 465
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 State of Texas, 88th
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
from the Texas Senate.
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate