H.C.R. No. 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Allen Anthony is retiring from his position as a 1-2 professor emeritus of geography and history at Sul Ross State 1-3 University in Alpine, drawing to a close a distinguished tenure 1-4 that has spanned more than a quarter of a century; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This distinguished educator received his A.B. at 1-6 Western Kentucky University in 1953 and performed post graduate 1-7 studies at the George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1-8 earning his M.A. in 1957 and his Ed.S. in 1963; he later went on 1-9 to obtain his Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in 1971; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony served as a valued faculty member at Sue 1-11 Bennett College in London, Kentucky, before joining the Sul Ross 1-12 State University staff in 1965; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A recognized authority in his field, Dr. Anthony 1-14 authored the book River at the Door, Unusual Experiences in Remote 1-15 Areas, which details unique historical tales from the river country 1-16 in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas and 1-17 created a private enterprise, River Microstudies, to publish, 1-18 wholesale, and distribute his book throughout the regions in which 1-19 the stories occurred; and 1-20 WHEREAS, As Dr. Anthony begins his well-deserved retirement, 1-21 he can indeed look back with tremendous pride and satisfaction on 1-22 his exemplary career as an educator and researcher; now, therefore, 1-23 be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-1 hereby congratulate Dr. Allen Anthony on his exceptional tenure as 2-2 a geography and history professor at Sul Ross State University and 2-3 extend best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it 2-4 further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Dr. Anthony as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Legislature of the State of Texas. 2-8 Legislature of the State of Texas. 2-9 Gallego 2-10 H.C.R. No. 17 2-11 _______________________________ _______________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate Speaker of the House 2-13 I certify that H.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the House on 2-14 March 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-15 _______________________________ 2-16 Chief Clerk of the House 2-17 I certify that H.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the Senate on 2-18 April 14, 1993. 2-19 _______________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 APPROVED: _____________________ 2-22 Date 2-23 _____________________ 2-24 Governor