Bill Text: TX HR989 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 989 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Father David Garcia for his service as the archdiocesan director of the Old Spanish Missions in San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-17 - Reported enrolled [HR989 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR989-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 989



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Father David Garcia has distinguished himself in his
	role as the archdiocesan director of the Old Spanish Missions in San
	Antonio, and he is truly deserving of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Established near the San Antonio River three
	centuries ago, Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada
	now compose the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park;
	under Father Garcia's stewardship, extensive restoration work has
	been completed on these historic structures, helping to preserve
	them for generations to come; the project has garnered many
	accolades, including the Governor's Award for Historic
	Preservation in 2015, and the park, along with the Alamo, was named
	Texas' first UNESCO World Heritage Site that same year; and
	WHEREAS, Father David, as he is known to countless people in
	San Antonio, was ordained to the priesthood in 1975 and has served
	with the Archdiocese of San Antonio for more than 40 years;
	beginning his ministry at Immaculate Conception Church, he went on
	to oversee a major restoration of the historic San Fernando
	Cathedral during his tenure there as rector; in addition to his work
	as the archdiocesan director of the historic missions, he is the
	pastoral administrator at Mission Concepción; he has also served as
	the senior advisor for clergy outreach for Catholic Relief Services
	and has taken on numerous other responsibilities in his church and
	in the local community; and
	WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Father David Garcia
	has contributed immeasurably to preserving San Antonio's four
	historic missions, helping to ensure that these cultural landmarks
	will continue to showcase the rich heritage of San Antonio and the
	State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Father David Garcia for his outstanding
	achievements as the archdiocesan director of the Old Spanish
	Missions in San Antonio and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued success in his important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Father Garcia as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Martinez Fischer

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 989 was adopted by the House on April
	12, 2019, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House