TITLE: In memory of Oscar Garcia, Jr., of San Diego, Texas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Oscar Garcia, Jr., of San Diego, Texas.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of longtime Duval County clerk Oscar Garcia, Jr., on August 31, 2009, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, The son of Oscar and Josefa Perez Garcia, Oscar Garcia, Jr., was a lifetime resident of the San Diego, Texas, area; born and raised on the family ranch in Duval County, he developed a deep love of ranching as he worked alongside his father and brother during his youth; after graduating from San Diego High School in 1947, he served in the U.S. Army, taking part in the postwar occupation of Japan; and WHEREAS, Following his discharge from the military, Mr. Garcia studied business administration at Texas A&M University and went on to work for many years as a bookkeeper for Duval Motor Company; the longest-serving county clerk in Duval County history, he was elected to his post in 1983 and spent 26 years in office; over the course of his distinguished tenure, he helped to implement a number of technological improvements and other innovations that continue to benefit the county clerk's office today; and WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia further served his community as president and secretary of the San Diego Independent School District board of trustees; moreover, he held membership in the San Diego VFW Post, the Knights of Columbus, the Mutualistas, and the Rotary Club, as well as in the South Texas Cattleman's Association and Texas Beefmasters Association; and WHEREAS, Married to Rebecca Garcia for more than half a century, Mr. Garcia was a loving husband and father, and he took great pride in his grandchildren and great-granddaughter; and WHEREAS, The life of Oscar Garcia stands as an outstanding example of positive civic engagement, and he and his accomplishments will be remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Oscar Garcia, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Rebecca Garcia; to his sons, Orlando and Oscar Garcia; to his daughters, Irma Restaino and her husband, Mike, and Becky Kageler and her husband, Paul; to his grandchildren, Yslea Rasmussen and her husband, Chris, Lisa Garcia, Robert Garcia and his wife, Meredith, Lyndon Paul Kageler, and Ali Restaino; to his great-granddaughter, Austin Rasmussen; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Oscar Garcia, Jr. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2399 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House