TITLE: Recognizing Eddie Cavazos on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Eddie Cavazos on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Eddie Cavazos, who is retiring after a long and productive career as a businessman, public servant, and lobbyist; and WHEREAS, Eddie Cavazos is a veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Texas A&M University--Kingsville; he began his professional career with the Reynolds Metal Company before starting businesses in casualty insurance and real estate brokerage; and WHEREAS, He served for 10 years as a member of the Texas House of Representatives speaking for the people of Corpus Christi and of Nueces County; he served in numerous important posts, including as chair of the Insurance Committee and as chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; and WHEREAS, In 1993, he was appointed by Governor Ann Richards to serve as chair of the Texas Workforce Commission; under his leadership, the agency underwent a complete restructuring that improved productivity among its employees throughout the state, and he led the implementation of mobile technology that allowed the public access to the statewide job market; and WHEREAS, Over the last 22 years, he has been an advocate at the Texas Legislature for a wide range of issues including energy, communications, windstorm insurance, health care, education, and business development; he is truly deserving of special recognition for his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Eddie Cavazos on his many contributions to the people of our state and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2017.