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          By Holzheauser                                       H.C.R. No. 106
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, Poetry immortalizes the spirit of the age and the
    1-2  cultural heritage by which it was inspired; and
    1-3        WHEREAS, Recognizing outstanding poets in this state by
    1-4  bestowing on them titles of honor is a worthy tribute and serves as
    1-5  an encouragement to other talented Texas poets; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, It is appropriate that the Legislature of the State
    1-7  of Texas designate as Poet Laureate one who has exhibited
    1-8  exceptional ability in capturing the beauty of this state, some
    1-9  facet of its history, or the proud spirit of its people; now,
   1-10  therefore, be it
   1-11        RESOLVED by the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas, That
   1-12  a committee be created to designate a Poet Laureate for the State
   1-13  of Texas for the year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30,
   1-14  1994, and a Poet Laureate for the year beginning July 1, 1994, and
   1-15  ending June 30, 1995; and, be it further
   1-16        RESOLVED, That the committee be composed of three members of
   1-17  the house to be appointed by the speaker and three members of the
   1-18  senate to be appointed by the lieutenant governor; and, be it
   1-19  further
   1-20        RESOLVED, That a person designated as Poet Laureate of Texas
   1-21  be a superior and recognized poet who is a citizen of the State of
   1-22  Texas.