Thanksgiving

Dear Friends and Constituents,

As the holiday season approaches, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue serving as the District 117 State Representative. The ability to represent your community in the Texas House of Representatives has been a blessing, and I look forward to working on everyone’s behalf over the next year.

We all know our State faces many challenges, but these challenges can be overcome if we continue to listen and work together. Meeting with many of you during my time in office has opened up discussions about the issues that are most important, and I thank you for taking the time to give me your opinions and thoughts.

As we start to prepare for the upcoming year, please continue to give me your input so we can keep moving in the right direction.  Our community and our state will only grow stronger if we work together and I invite you all to call my office at 512-463-0269 or feel free to visit my website and Facebook page at your convenience. 

Thank you again for trusting me and for allowing me to continue to represent you in the Texas House of Representatives. I would also like to thank all my staff for all their hard work and dedication. May God bless you this Thanksgiving!

                                                                                                           Kind regards,

 John V. Garza

Rep. Garza Visits Lackland Air Force Base and Honors Veterans Day

Rep. John V. Garza toured Lackland Air Force Base on Friday, Nov. 4, in observance of Veteran's Day. "As the "Gateway to the Air Force," Lackland's primary mission is to provide basic training for all non-prior service Airmen of the regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve (Lackland AFB)". He toured with Brian Grelk, Commander of the 326th Training Squadron.  Rep. Garza encourages everyone to take part in the Celebrate America's Military events this weekend.  The Greater San Antonio Chamber has organized the events since 1970, when the Chamber created Celebrate America's Military as a way for the community to say thank you to the U.S. Armed Forces.

"I encourage you to attend a Veterans Day service near you to show your support for our veterans and the victims of the Fort Hood shootings, their families, and our active military members across the nation and world," Rep. Garza said. "They make tremendous sacrifices every day to protect our freedoms."

Veteran's Day is tomorrow on Friday, Nov 11. Please join Representative Garza and honor the veterans who have bravely served our country.  

H-E-B Plus! Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Lytle, Texas

On Thursday, October 27, Representative John V. Garza, along with many other political figures, came together with the City of Lytle, TX to celebrate the opening of the new H-E-B plus! located on Interstate 35.

Along with Representative Garza, Atascosa County Commissioner Bill Torans, Lytle Mayor Mark Bowen, Somerset Mayor Paul Cuellar, Devine Mayor Bill Herring and Natalia Mayor Ruby Vera, came to show their support for the new business in the growing Lytle. Representative Garza said about the city, which currently has a population of 2,800 residents: “It's great to see our small communities growing and thriving. The new H-E-B will undoubtedly help facilitate the new growth of Lytle.”

Surrounding communities also joined together in the celebration, as local high schools provided entertainment for guests: the Medina Valley High School JROTC presented H-E-B colors, the Lytle High School Drum Line greeted guests, the and Somerset High School Mariachi Band, Azul Real, performed live music to guests as they toured the new store.

Stay tuned for more of the latest news and most recent updates on events for Rep. Garza!