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“RECOGNIZING FABIAN CHAVEZ, JR.” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Senate section on pages S4037 on April 30, 2001.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING FABIAN CHAVEZ, JR.
Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, recently during the 45th Session of the New Mexico State Senate, Fabian Chavez, Jr., was honored for his many accomplishments. This recognition coincided with the 40th anniversary of the founding of the University of New Mexico's School of Medicine and the establishment of an Endowed Chair for Population Health Research at the school, in his honor.
Fabian Chavez should be commended for his many years of service. He served for 10 years in the New Mexico legislature, including 2 years in the house of representatives and 8 years in the State senate, elected to the position of senate majority floor leader during his tenure. During these years in the New Mexico State legislature, he fought to reform the Justice of Peace System and Liquor Control Laws. In 1961, he began appropriations to start the University of New Mexico's School of Medicine. His many accomplishments are far too many to list individually, but are visible on a daily basis.
Because of his dedication, his fellow colleagues continue to look to Fabian for advice, counsel, and guidance, usually receiving immediate response without any hesitation.
He has continued his devotion by serving as the State Insurance Superintendent, the Assistant U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the State Department of Development Director and the State Tourism Director. He is happiest when he is pursuing a goal in the name of justice, in particular in his role on the board of directors of the Public Employees Retirement Association.
Fabian Chavez is not only a great Public Servant, but a friend to the people of New Mexico. I commend Fabian for his hard work and have the privilege of joining with the New Mexico State Legislature in congratulating Fabian on this special occasion.
I ask that the Congratulations Resolution passed by the New Mexico Legislature be printed in the Record.
The resolution follows:
Senate Resolution
Whereas, Fabian Chavez, Jr., has devoted his adult life to Public Service, serving in the New Mexico Legislature for Ten Years, including Two Years in the House of Representatives and Eight Years in the New Mexico State Senate; and
Whereas, ``Fabian,'' as he is simply known to everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him, also served as the State Insurance Superintendent, the Assistant United States Secretary of Commerce, the State Department of Development Director and the State Tourism Director; and
Whereas, Fabian is happiest when he is bucking the System to pursue a goal in the Name of Justice, a characteristic that he displays to this day in his Role on the Board of Directors of the Public Employees Retirement Association; and
Whereas, Fabian distinguishes himself at virtually everything he does, as evidenced by everything from the Five Battle Stars he earned during his Career in the Army and his Election by his colleagues to the position of Senate Majority Floor Leader; and
Whereas, Fabian's Legislative Accomplishments, which are too many to list, are highlighted by his reform of the Justice of the Peace System and Liquor Control Laws, his work on Anti-Discrimination Laws and an Appropriation in 1961 to begin the University of New Mexico School of Medicine; and
Whereas, on this, the Fortieth Anniversary of the Founding of the School of Medicine, Fabian Chavez, Jr., is being Honored with an Endowed Chair for Population Health Research at the School; and
Whereas, the Members of the Senate of the State of New Mexico, who are still privileged to receive Advice, Counsel and Guidance from Fabian, almost all of it Unsolicited, continue to consider Fabian as not just a Friend, but also as a Trusted Colleague in Public Service; and
Whereas, the Senate takes Great Pride in being able to be Associated with Fabian Chavez, Jr.: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Mexico, That Fabian Chavez, Jr., be Thanked for all his work on behalf of the Residents of the State of New Mexico and that he be Congratulated for the Latest Recognition he has received.
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