TITLE: Honoring Roger Garza for his service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.

SUMMARY: Honoring Roger Garza for his service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.

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WHEREAS, Roger Garza is concluding his tenure on the Pleasanton City Council in 2015, after nearly two decades of exemplary service; and WHEREAS, Even before joining the city council, Mr. Garza was an active member of his community and launched a successful campaign to redraw the district boundaries in Atascosa County; achieving this goal inspired him to become more involved in government, and he was subsequently elected to represent District 5 on the Pleasanton City Council; over the course of his 18 years in office, he has played a key role in a number of important initiatives, including cleanup efforts for the Atascosa River, the hiring of a firm to build a new fire station, and the planning, design, and approval of civic center construction; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Atascosa County, Mr. Garza attended Jourdanton Elementary School and continued his education in the Pleasanton Independent School District; after graduating from high school, he went on to study photography, oil painting, and still-life portraiture at San Antonio College, and he later became part of Pleasanton High School's inaugural adult computer class; in October 1975, this dedicated entrepreneur opened his own business, Pleasanton Floral Photography and Tuxedos, which he still operates from its original location; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Garza enjoys the love and support of his wife, Ann, and he takes great pride in their five children; and WHEREAS, Roger Garza has proven himself a civic leader of great vision and ability, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his tireless efforts to make the Pleasanton area an even better place to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Roger Garza for his service on the Pleasanton City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1436 was adopted by the House on March 24, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House