H.R. No. 510
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Eddie Fanick has become the foremost authority on horticulture in the San
Antonio area during the past six decades, and his knowledge and expertise in this field have enlightened countless Texans who have sought his gardening advice; and
WHEREAS, The proprietor of Fanick's Garden Center since 1946, this distinguished gentleman has cultivated an amazing selection of plants and trees, offering 115 varieties of pecan trees alone; despite its secluded location, the nursery has never needed to advertise because customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth bring Mr. Fanick all the customers he can serve; and
WHEREAS, Before embarking on his career in horticulture, Mr. Fanick worked in the hard-goods business and as a delivery driver for the Mistletoe Creamery; he indulged his love for gardening through his part-time business, Gardens of Iris, and by leasing land on which he could grow more plants; and
WHEREAS, His life changed when he was given seeds for a new red morning glory; after successfully growing the flowers and harvesting their seeds, he was offered $900 for the
Scarlett O'Hara morning glory seeds, and he used the money to buy the land where his nursery now stands; and
WHEREAS, In 1940, he accepted a job as head gardener of the San Antonio Arsenal, and for the next nine years he continued to hone his gardening skills there; when offered the choice of either transferring to a different location or retiring at the close of the war, Mr. Fanick decided to remain in San Antonio and dedicate himself to building his own business; and
WHEREAS, Under his expert direction, the business thrived, and today Fanick's Garden
Center is known throughout Texas for its outstanding selection of trees and plants, including many unique specimens that were developed by Mr. Fanick himself; although he ended his formal schooling in the third grade, Mr. Fanick continually educates himself about developments in his field and has amassed a large array of reference books to broaden his understanding of

botany and horticulture; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable Texan has shared his vast knowledge and experience with other gardeners as a charter member of the First Men's Garden Club, which he also helped establish, and as a life member of both the San Antonio Men's Garden Club and the National
Men's Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired throughout the horticultural field for his honesty, integrity, and hard work, Eddie Fanick has passed on his love of plants to his children and grandchildren, and they will undoubtedly maintain his high standards of customer service for future generations of San Antonio gardeners; for well over half a century, Mr. Fanick has immeasurably contributed to the beautification of homes and gardens throughout Texas, and his noble efforts are indeed worthy of highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas Legislature hereby honor Eddie Fanick for his outstanding career in horticulture and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Fanick as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Conley

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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 510 was adopted by the House on April 20, 1995, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House