Bill Text: TX HR21 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John W. Fainter Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-09 - Reported enrolled [HR21 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR21-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 21 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The passing of John W. Fainter Jr. of Austin on | ||
| August 29, 2020, at the age of 81, concluded a remarkable life of | ||
| service to his fellow Texans; and | ||
| WHEREAS, John Fainter was born to Ruth and John Wells Fainter | ||
| on April 20, 1939, in Pecos and was raised in Austin alongside his | ||
| brother, Robert; a proud alumnus of Austin High School, he | ||
| continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where | ||
| he earned both a bachelor of arts degree and a law degree; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Fainter accepted a | ||
| position as an investigator with the State Securities Board, | ||
| embarking on a successful career in public service that would span | ||
| more than half a century; he subsequently served as first assistant | ||
| attorney general of Texas and as secretary of state, and he later | ||
| became the chief of staff for Governor Ann Richards; he also worked | ||
| with a regional investment firm and was president and CEO of the | ||
| Association of Electric Companies of Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Fainter further benefited the State of Texas | ||
| through his leadership roles with the Public Safety Commission, the | ||
| Governor's Select Committee on Water Quality Standards for Colorado | ||
| River, and various other committees; moreover, he served on | ||
| numerous UT Austin boards and councils, earning the university's | ||
| Distinguished Alumnus Award as well as honorary membership with the | ||
| law school's Order of the Coif; admired for his keen insight and | ||
| quiet confidence, he acted as a mentor and advisor to countless | ||
| people through the years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fainter drew strength from | ||
| the rewarding marriage he shared with his wife, Susan, and he took | ||
| great pride in his three children, John, Mary, and Jenny; with the | ||
| passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to | ||
| include seven grandchildren, Riley, Ryan, Wells, Doug, William, | ||
| Sarah, and Grace; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated public servant, | ||
| John Fainter leaves behind a legacy of good works that will long | ||
| resonate in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John W. Fainter Jr. | ||
| and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be | ||
| it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John | ||
| Fainter. | ||
| Kuempel | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 21 was unanimously adopted by a rising | ||
| vote of the House on March 8, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
