From Staff Reports Fitzpatrick wins TxA Community Service Award Steve Fitzpatrick, of Tyler, was awarded the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Award for Community Service in Honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA on July 17. The TxA Honor Awards program recognizes exceptional members, firms, individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in supporting the profession of architecture, the built environment, and the quality of life in Texas.
The 18 recipients will be featured in the upcoming issue of Texas Architect magazine and recognized at the TxA 85th Annual Conference and Design Expo, which will be held Oct. 3-5 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Fitzpatrick, AIA, founder of Fitzpatrick Architects, embodies the “citizen architect.” For the past 30 years, he has advocated for improved quality of life in his hometown of Tyler, using his talents, training and experience as an architect to help the city evolve positively. Fitzpatrick has led numerous local efforts, including Reset the Center, which envisioned a revitalized downtown; the Rose Rudman Trail System, a hike-and-bike trail on a former neighborhood drainage path; and a campaign to promote public transportation by designing and constructing bus stop prototypes.
He has also served on the boards of various community organizations and demonstrated a commitment to mentoring the next generation of architects. Founded in 1939, the Texas Society of Architects is the state component of the Amer.