SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45
	In Memory
	of
	Javier Garza
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Laredo lost an admired community
	leader with the death of Javier Garza on August 27, 2023, at the
	age of 93; and
	WHEREAS, Javier Garza was born to Felix Garza and Francisca
	Salinas Garza on February 9, 1930; raised in Laredo, he grew up
	with the companionship of a brother, Luis; he graduated from
	St. Augustine High School with the Class of 1947 and later
	enrolled at the Southern Methodist University Southwestern
	Graduate School of Banking; and
	WHEREAS, After high school, Mr. Garza joined Laredo
	National Bank as a messenger, and he was soon trained in
	departmental operations; he went on to rise through the ranks and
	eventually became executive vice president in charge of the
	international department, where he distinguished himself through
	his expertise on the banking system in Mexico; though he
	officially retired after 51 years of service, he continued to act
	as a trusted consultant to the bank; and
	WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Garza gave of his
	time and talents as president of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce
	and the Logistics and Manufacturing Association, and he served as
	chair of the board and interim executive director for the Laredo
	Development Foundation, which later became the Laredo Economic
	Development Corporation; moreover, he was appointed to the Texas
	Economic Development and Tourism Office and the board of the
	Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; his accomplishments included
	helping establish the Maquiladora twin plant system in the Laredo
	area as well as the city's first cold storage facility, and he was
	instrumental in developing new shipping routes for Mexican
	coffee that funneled the commodity through Laredo; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his professional and civic
	endeavors, Mr. Garza maintained several ranches in South Texas,
	where he enjoyed hosting family and impressing guests with his
	skill in making guisado; he was also an avid and expert deer
	hunter; and
	WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Garza was devoted to his wife
	of 73 years, Cristina, and their children, Lauro, Adrienne,
	David, and Roberto; with the passing years, he had the privilege
	of seeing his family grow to include his nine grandchildren,
	Evan, Cristina, Lauren, Morgan, Joseph, Laura, Mary,
	Christopher, and Nicholas, and five great-grandchildren, Kai,
	Sena, Nino, Roma, and Felix; and
	WHEREAS, Javier Garza earned the admiration of all who knew
	him, not only for his success as a business and civic leader but
	also for his exceptional kindness and generosity, and he leaves
	behind a legacy that will resonate in the Laredo community for
	years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
	of Javier Garza and extend sincere condolences to his family and
	friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Javier Garza.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 30, 2023,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate