By: Hunter, B. H.C.R. No. 160 73R11692 BNL-F CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The studies of arts, sciences, and humanities are 1-2 woven into the fabric of our cultural identity, and advancement in 1-3 these areas opens up new horizons in learning and allows us to 1-4 celebrate the diversity and unique cultural heritage of Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Recognizing outstanding individuals in these fields 1-6 and bestowing on them titles of honor is a long-standing practice 1-7 in many states and serves as an encouragement to other talented 1-8 researchers and practitioners of these studies; and 1-9 WHEREAS, By implementing a cultural awareness program that 1-10 includes a system of awards for those who have made significant 1-11 contributions in the fields of science, art, and the humanities, 1-12 the Texas Legislature will foster the expression and exchange of 1-13 ideas, which should be the highest priority of a democratic 1-14 society; now, therefore, be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 1-16 hereby establish the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, 1-17 Humanities, and Sciences, to be given annually to Texans who 1-18 demonstrate outstanding creative and intellectual achievement in 1-19 these fields of study; and, be it further 1-20 RESOLVED, That the nominations committee for these awards be 1-21 composed of 13 members: two house members appointed by the speaker 1-22 of the house of representatives; two senators appointed by the 1-23 lieutenant governor; two members from the Texas Commission on the 1-24 Arts; two members from the Texas Committee for the Humanities; two 2-1 members from the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission; and 2-2 three appointees to be named by the governor; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That this committee compile a list of nominees in 2-4 the areas of the arts, the sciences, and the humanities and submit 2-5 the names of these nominees to the governor; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Governor of the State of Texas then select 2-7 one person from each field to receive the Governor's Awards for 2-8 Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.