TITLE: Honoring the Garcia family of Rio Grande City.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Garcia family of Rio Grande City.

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WHEREAS, The Garcia family of Rio Grande City has distinguished itself in myriad ways, and it is indeed fitting to recognize their accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Proud of a rich heritage in the Lone Star State, the Garcia family counts among its ancestors a talented violinist, Odilon Carrera, who played in Los Gavilanes, and J. R. Monroe, a state representative and the great-great-grandfather of Mikael A. Garcia, who now serves as legislative director in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena; and WHEREAS, Reigning today as patriarch and matriarchs are grandparents Jose Leon Garcia, Margarita Garcia, and Beulah Gonzalez; while helping to raise Mikael Garcia and his sister, Arielle, Beulah Gonzalez taught them how to cook, how to stay organized, and other life skills; in addition, she inspired them to work diligently toward their goals; Jose Leon Garcia and Margarita Garcia taught their grandchildren how to drive, and they developed their appreciation for family ties and impressed upon them the need to offer respect and kindness to everyone; and WHEREAS, The parents of Mikael and Arielle, Nannette and Ernesto Garcia, worked diligently to provide for their children; Ernesto Garcia was employed by the State of Texas before establishing a successful home health agency in Rio Grande City and McAllen, and he played baseball with his son and basketball with his daughter; an English teacher for 20 years, Nannette Garcia taught both of her children to read by the age of three and developed their love of the written word; she shared her enthusiasm for classic films with her offspring as well; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his niece and nephew, Rolando Gonzalez, nicknamed "Tio Role," instilled an interest in science through his instruction in chemistry; with so many relatives dedicated to their upbringing, Mikael and Arielle Garcia both excelled in school and other areas; Arielle Garcia played on the basketball team in middle school and high school and went on to graduate from Texas State University with a degree in kinesiology; meanwhile, her brother began participating in politics as a high school student and earned his bachelor's degree in government from The University of Texas at Austin, the alma mater of his parents and his uncle; and WHEREAS, The Garcia family sets a sterling example through their steadfast support and encouragement of one another, and they are a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Garcia family and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Garcia family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pena Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2342 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House