TITLE: Commending Dr. David Abarca of Corpus Christi on his contributions to the public good.

SUMMARY: Commending Dr. David Abarca of Corpus Christi on his contributions to the public good.

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WHEREAS, Dr. David Abarca of Corpus Christi has contributed to the welfare of his fellow citizens through his leadership in several areas of vital concern; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of the University of Phoenix, Dr. Abarca earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, a master's degree in computer information systems, and a doctorate in education leadership; he has served as president of Cyber Security Solutions since 1999, and in 2002, he joined the faculty of Del Mar College, where he currently works as director of the cybersecurity program and as an associate professor of computer science; and WHEREAS, Widely respected in his field, Dr. Abarca has served on the Texas Cybersecurity, Education and Economic Development Council for the past six years; moreover, in February 2017, he was selected by the FBI to head the Coastal Bend Special Interest Group of the bureau's Houston InfraGard program, an initiative designed to help protect our nation's infrastructure; and WHEREAS, In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2016, Dr. Abarca generously volunteered his time as an organizer for the Del Mar College Rocks Pink drive, which was part of the national Real Men Wear Pink campaign of the American Cancer Society; for the second consecutive year, he ardently promoted awareness of the fund-raiser by dyeing his hair and beard pink, and he went on to successfully collect an average of $100 per day that month; he was later honored for his outstanding efforts by the Del Mar College Board of Regents; and WHEREAS, Dr. David Abarca has set a sterling example of civic engagement, and it is truly a pleasure to honor him for his efforts to help advance national security and cancer research; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Dr. David Abarca on his significant contributions to the public good 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 Dr. Abarca as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1193 was adopted by the House on April 13, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House