2010-14

Honoring the Service and Life of the Late Arizona State Senator Jorge Luis Garcia

Senator Iris Y. Martinez (IL), NHCSL President

Short Title: Honoring Jorge Luis Garcia

WHEREAS, Senator Jorge Luis Garcia (September 10, 1953 - October 15, 2010) served as Arizona State Senator for District 27 beginning in 2003, where he held the title of Assistant Minority Leader; and

WHEREAS, Previously Senator Garcia was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1993 through 1996.

WHEREAS, Senator Garcia passed away on October 15th, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Senator Garcia was born in Nogales, Sonora Mexico on September 10, 1953 to Jorge Cabado and Concepcion Garcia; and

WHEREAS, Senator Garcia was married to wife, Maria for 31 years and left to mourn his loss, three grown children, daughters Yvette, Dominique and son, Rolando. The Senator resided in Tucson since 1973; and

WHEREAS, Senator Garcia served the state of Arizona and his community proudly in dedicated service; and

BE IT RESOLVED, The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators hereby honors the service of Senator Garcia and offers sincere prayers and condolences to the Garcia family; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that this resolution be delivered under seal to the widow of the wife of the late Senator Garcia, who shall continue her Husand’s great tradition of service.

Sponsored By: Senator Iris Y. Martinez (IL), NHCSL President

THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY NHCSL AND RATIFIED AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING DURING NHCSL’S 8TH NATIONAL SUMMIT NOVEMBER 13TH, 2010 IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.