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Ray Garcia has lived a full and fulfilling life that has taken him far from the Fifth Ward of Houston where he grew up. Ray learned the value of hard work and the importance of education from his parents, teachers and counselors.
His first outdoor experiences were through Boy Scouts, and he remembers asking his parents if he could go to a national Scout jamboree in Valley Forge, PA. When he told his parents the cost, they told him he had a year to earn the necessary funds.
?And I did earn the funds to go to Valley Forge, and I thank my parents for that valuable life lesson,? said Garcia. ?I learned from an early age that life is what you make of it, and that a spirit of self-reliance, innovation, adventure and gratitude will help you advance your goals.?
That spirit also motivated him to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. In college, he double-majored in engineering and mathematics, and later earned a master?s degree in engineering and an MBA. His career led him on global adventures over many decades, where he gained a deep appreciation for the natural world in all its forms, and his investing acumen has provided him the means to give generously to a variety of causes throughout his life.
?I researched Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) on Charity Navigator, and I learned more about what the organization does,? said Garcia. ?As I learned more about TPWF, I realized that their mission of preservation, extension and enhancement of wildlife and their natural habitat closely aligns with my own values.?
Garcia established a planned gift to TPWF to support wildlife and land conservation. His goal is to bequeath the majority of his wealth to nonprofits that are making the world a better place. To him, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation fits the bill.
Read the rest of Ray Garcia?s story.
Join the John Graves Legacy Society
As a beloved Texas writer, John shared his own love of Texas? wild things and wild places with thousands of readers and gave voice to the urgent need to protect Texas? unique landscape. This is why there is no better namesake for a group dedicated to conserving the outdoors of Texas for future generations: The John Graves Legacy Society.
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The John Graves Legacy Society honors individuals who have made a planned gift to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation through their will or estate plan. These special supporters are committed to conserving Texas' lands, waters and wildlife for the future and want their legacy to reflect this commitment.
Just as John Graves inspired countless individuals like Ray Garcia to take an active role in the stewardship of our wild things and wild places, so too can a planned gift to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation impact the future of conservation in Texas.
Please join Ray Garcia as a member of the John Graves Legacy Society by including Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation in your estate plan. No gift amount is too small. If you have already done so, your willingness to be recognized as a member of TPWF?s John Graves Legacy Society inspires others to follow your example.
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