81R6525 BPG-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 385
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Fielder of San Antonio has made significant
contributions to the community through his involvement in
charitable organizations and activities; and
WHEREAS, A seventh-generation Texan, Mr. Fielder is
descended from members of the Old Three Hundred, those settlers who
received grants of land in Stephen F. Austin's first colony; Mr.
Fielder served his country in the U.S. Marines and went on to become
owner of the Quality Auto Group; his dealerships supported local
congregations by advertising in their publications, hosting
cookouts and barbecue fund-raisers, and making donations to
churches designated by customers; moreover, the Quality Auto Group
collected hundreds of coats and donated them to SAMMinistries,
which aids the homeless and the impoverished; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fielder publishes a free newspaper that
advocates for crime victims and promotes the apprehension of
criminals by featuring photographs of individuals sought by the
police; he is a supporter of Samaritan's Purse International Relief
and particularly of its Children's Heart Project, to which he
donated a 15-passenger van; the vehicle provides transportation to
local hospitals for young heart patients and their families; in
addition, he supports a countywide program to provide school
supplies for children whose parents cannot afford them; and
WHEREAS, John Fielder has given generously of his time,
energy, and financial resources, and his philanthropic endeavors
have brightened the lives of countless individuals; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend John Fielder for his service to San
Antonio and to those in need and extend to him sincere appreciation
for his notable record of good works; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fielder as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.