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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 536
WHEREAS, Mark Garcia has served the Texas Legislature as
Senate auditor for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia is a graduate of Concordia University
Texas, where he played baseball as a left-handed pitcher and
designated hitter; during his collegiate baseball career, he set
2 school records and hit more than 20 home runs, all while earning
his bachelor's degree in accounting; he began his professional
career with the State Auditor's Office, where he conducted
financial and performance reviews of agencies, schools, and
universities; after six years, he accepted a position with the
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; his responsibilities
included teaching others the state accounting system and
assisting with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report during
busy seasons; and
WHEREAS, In January 2000, Mr. Garcia was hired as Senate
auditor; he has demonstrated exceptional skill, diligence, and
dedication while budgeting for Senate offices; moreover, his
kindness and sense of humor have brightened the days for his
colleagues and have brought him many friendships in the Capitol
community; since 2004, he has played in the Senate Christmas
band, the Gaveltones, and in 2024, his daughter, Brianna, shared
the stage at the holiday party; he also helps make chili to fund
this annual event; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia has further benefited his fellow
citizens by participating numerous times in the Texas MS 150
bicycle fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
riding with the General Land Office's team; in all his endeavors,
he is supported by the love and encouragement of his wife,
Marlina, and he takes great pride in his two children, Brianna
and Alex, and his two stepchildren, Aidan and William; and
WHEREAS, Through his professionalism, expertise, and
commitment to excellence, Mark Garcia has made significant
contributions to the Texas Senate, and he is truly deserving of
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby honor Mark Garcia for his 25 years of service
as Texas Senate auditor and extend to him sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Cook
Alvarado
Hall
Middleton
Bettencourt
Hancock
Miles
Birdwell
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
Nichols
Blanco
Hinojosa of Nueces
Parker
Campbell
Huffman
Paxton
Creighton
Hughes
Perry
Eckhardt
Johnson
Schwertner
Flores
King
Sparks
Gutierrez
Kolkhorst
West
Hagenbuch
Menéndez
Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate