TITLE: Recognizing Jesús Garza on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jesús Garza on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jes s Garza, who is retiring as president and chief executive officer of the Seton Healthcare Family and as senior vice president of Ascension Health's Texas Ministry Market; and WHEREAS, Jes s Garza joined the Seton Healthcare Family in 2002 after a distinguished career in private and public sector leadership; he had served as deputy general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority and as city manager for the City of Austin; during his tenure, he led the city through its downtown revitalization and a period of great economic and population expansion; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Mr. Garza has been instrumental in establishing community partnerships, including the partnership with Central Health and The University of Texas at Austin that led to the establishment of the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas; and WHEREAS, Known for his vision and his ability to bring out the best in others, he is active in a wide range of community and professional organizations, such as the board of directors of the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve, the American Hospital Association Governing Council, the Catholic Foundation--Diocese of Austin Board of Directors, and United Way of Greater Austin; he received the 2016 Career Achievement Award from the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives; and WHEREAS, An exceptional administrator and public servant, Jes s Garza is respected and admired by his colleagues, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition on the occasion of his retirement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Jes s Garza on his exceptional leadership with the Seton Healthcare Family and Ascension Health's Texas Ministry Market 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 esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2017.