TITLE: In memory of Jimmy Garcia of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jimmy Garcia of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives in the pandemic was Jimmy Garcia, a dedicated and well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed away on April 15, 2021, at the age of 56; and WHEREAS, A proud veteran, Mr. Garcia served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 15 years before joining TDCJ, and over the course of his career with the agency, he was employed as a correctional officer at the Neal and Clements Units; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and doing carpentry projects; moreover, he often gave freely of his time and expertise to help his colleagues and loved ones; and WHEREAS, Jimmy Garcia faithfully and ably performed his duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmy Garcia and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; 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 Jimmy Garcia. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 32 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House