By: Lucio S.R. No. 1321
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
1-3 in recognizing the Honorable Raul L. Longoria for his invaluable
1-4 contributions to the growth of excellence in education, community
1-5 development, and the administration of justice; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Born in Starr County, Texas, Raul Longoria
1-7 graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1938 and served in
1-8 the Civilian Conservation Corps until his term ended; he joined
1-9 the United States Army Air Corps in 1942 and served his country
1-10 for four years; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Under the G.I. Bill, Raul Longoria received his
1-12 bachelor's degree in business administration in 1950 and a law
1-13 degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1952; and
1-14 WHEREAS, He began to practice law in Edinburg, Texas, and
1-15 later became an Assistant District Attorney under Jim Bates in
1-16 1955; and
1-17 WHEREAS, After establishing himself in private practice,
1-18 he was elected state representative for District 38-1 in 1960 and
1-19 served his community for 10 years; in 1972 he was elected state
1-20 senator and served his constituents well until he resigned from
1-21 that office in 1981 to preside over the 139th Judicial District
1-22 Court of Hidalgo County; and
1-23 WHEREAS, During his tenure in the Texas Legislature his
2-1 goals were to provide for educational opportunities for his
2-2 district and to seek equal opportunities for his constituents;
2-3 he supported and worked diligently for the establishment of Pan
2-4 American University in Edinburg and supported several instrumental
2-5 gubernatorial appointments of local Hispanic leaders to various key
2-6 boards of the State of Texas, including Dr. Carlos Godinez to the
2-7 Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Ramiro Casso to the Texas Board of
2-8 Health, Dr. Lauro Guerra to the Board of Regents of Texas Woman's
2-9 University in Denton, and Ruben Torres to the Board of Pardons and
2-10 Paroles; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Raul Longoria was honored by the Texas Legislature
2-12 on December 9, 1978; he was designated Governor for a Day in Austin
2-13 which included a celebration in his honor attended by his colleagues
2-14 and supporters from the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas;
2-15 and
2-16 WHEREAS, Citizens of the Rio Grande Valley showed their
2-17 appreciation of the achievements of Raul Longoria when they named
2-18 an elementary school in Pharr, Texas, the Raul L. Longoria Elementary
2-19 School and renamed the San Juan Road as the Raul Longoria Road; and
2-20 WHEREAS, Throughout his outstanding career Raul Longoria
2-21 strove to remove the walls of discrimination and injustice and to
2-22 become a leader, role model, and inspiration for all Hispanics; and
2-23 WHEREAS, Raul Longoria set the standard for evenhandedness
2-24 and fairness in the administration of justice that will be a guide
2-25 for his fellow judges to follow; and
3-1 WHEREAS, Raul Longoria has received many distinguished
3-2 awards in recognition of his accomplishments and achievements; and
3-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Judge Longoria is beloved
3-4 and respected by his colleagues and the citizens of the Rio Grande
3-5 Valley; and
3-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Judge Longoria has been
3-7 ably supported by his lovely wife of 47 years, Earlene Moorman;
3-8 they have five talented children: Samuel Glenn, Janiece Maxene,
3-9 Roy Alan, Martha Elaine, and Cecilia Joyce; now, therefore, be it
3-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-11 74th Legislature, hereby congratulate and commend the
3-12 Honorable Raul Longoria for his dedication to improving
3-13 his profession, his community, and his state; and, be it
3-14 further
3-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
3-16 for Judge Raul Longoria as an expression of the high regard and
3-17 esteem of the Texas Senate.
3-18 ______________________________________
3-19 President of the Senate
3-20 I hereby certify that the above
3-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-22 on May 29, 1995.
3-23 ______________________________________
3-24 Secretary of the Senate
3-25 ______________________________________
4-1 Member, Texas Senate