Bill Text: TX HR1651 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Paul Tovar for his contributions to the Austin community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR1651 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR1651-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1651 |
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WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are | ||
enhanced by the efforts of individuals such as Paul Tovar, whose | ||
work over the course of nearly six decades has contributed to the | ||
quality of life in Austin; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Tovar holds a pharmacy degree from The | ||
University of Texas at Austin, and he completed postgraduate work | ||
in long-term health care administration, real estate, banking, and | ||
business; as a certified pharmacist, he has expanded access to | ||
health care by establishing medical clinics and pharmacies | ||
throughout the city; he has also provided coverage and services to | ||
vulnerable women and children through his Vista Health Insurance | ||
Plan, and his new private insurance plan assists those who are not | ||
eligible for government programs; further, his nonprofit | ||
organization, Primero Health, offers free health education and | ||
resources; and | ||
WHEREAS, A community development leader, Mr. Tovar has | ||
helped create affordable housing and equal education opportunities | ||
in the Austin area; moreover, as board chair of the Texas Certified | ||
Development Company, which he founded in 1981, he oversees a small | ||
business loan program designed to promote business growth, generate | ||
jobs, and improve economic stability; he additionally launched CP | ||
Enterprises and Hallmark Business Services; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Tovar previously served as chair of the Greater | ||
Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; in the early 1970s, he opened | ||
the Rockin' M dance hall, and the establishment attracted such | ||
influential conjunto musical performers as Flaco Jiménez; and | ||
WHEREAS, Paul Tovar has demonstrated a lasting commitment to | ||
making Austin a better place for all, and in so doing, he has earned | ||
the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow residents; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize Paul Tovar for his longtime | ||
contributions to his community and extend to him sincere best | ||
wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Mr. Tovar as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Rodriguez | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1651 was adopted by the House on May | ||
24, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||