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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The passing of John W. Fainter Jr. of Austin on |
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August 29, 2020, at the age of 81, concluded a remarkable life of |
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service to his fellow Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, John Fainter was born to Ruth and John Wells Fainter |
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on April 20, 1939, in Pecos and was raised in Austin alongside his |
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brother, Robert; a proud alumnus of Austin High School, he |
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continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where |
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he earned both a bachelor of arts degree and a law degree; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Fainter accepted a |
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position as an investigator with the State Securities Board, |
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embarking on a successful career in public service that would span |
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more than half a century; he subsequently served as first assistant |
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attorney general of Texas and as secretary of state, and he later |
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became the chief of staff for Governor Ann Richards; he also worked |
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with a regional investment firm and was president and CEO of the |
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Association of Electric Companies of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Fainter further benefited the State of Texas |
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through his leadership roles with the Public Safety Commission, the |
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Governor's Select Committee on Water Quality Standards for Colorado |
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River, and various other committees; moreover, he served on |
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numerous UT Austin boards and councils, earning the university's |
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Distinguished Alumnus Award as well as honorary membership with the |
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law school's Order of the Coif; admired for his keen insight and |
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quiet confidence, he acted as a mentor and advisor to countless |
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people through the years; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fainter drew strength from |
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the rewarding marriage he shared with his wife, Susan, and he took |
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great pride in his three children, John, Mary, and Jenny; with the |
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passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include seven grandchildren, Riley, Ryan, Wells, Doug, William, |
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Sarah, and Grace; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated public servant, |
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John Fainter leaves behind a legacy of good works that will long |
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resonate in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John W. Fainter Jr. |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John |
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Fainter. |