85S12160 JGH-D
By: Uresti H.R. No. 233
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Independent business owners play a vital role in
their communities, and San Antonio is indeed fortunate to count
among its citizens Frank de la Garza, the president of De La Garza
Fence Company; and
WHEREAS, Soon after graduating from John Marshall High School
in 1969, Mr. de la Garza helped his parents, Efrain and Isabel de la
Garza, launch a commercial fencing business; while continuing to
work at the new company, he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology
and sociology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Mr. de la Garza now leads De La Garza Fence, which is
approaching its 50th anniversary; under his able guidance, the
enterprise has employed hundreds of area residents and provided
fencing and installation services to such clients as H-E-B, the
City of San Antonio, Boeing, the San Antonio water system, and
numerous school districts; the company has also generously
supported many worthwhile causes, donating both resources and the
time and expertise of its personnel, and Mr. de la Garza is known
for his personal commitment to philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan and his wife of 29 years, Cindy
de la Garza, are the proud parents of three sons, two of whom are
also engaged in the family business; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the Texas entrepreneurial spirit,
Frank de la Garza and his family have made many significant
contributions to their community, and it is a pleasure to recognize
them and their company at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Frank de la
Garza and his family on the success of the De La Garza Fence Company
and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. de la Garza as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.