86R14877 CW-D
By: Martinez Fischer 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.