By: Smith, Dalton H.R. No. 338 73R5602 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Robert M. "Bob" Brister has recently retired from 1-2 his position as outdoors editor of the Houston Chronicle, drawing 1-3 to a close a remarkable career that has spanned nearly four 1-4 decades; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Beginning his tenure with the Chronicle in 1954, 1-6 this exceptional writer brought a true outdoorsman's perspective to 1-7 his work, and his columns reflected a profound respect of and 1-8 appreciation for the bounties of nature; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Seeking to provide his readers with more than local 1-10 and regional coverage, Mr. Brister showed a true adventurer's 1-11 spirit by undertaking a perilous six-week safari to Botswana in 1-12 1972; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An exceptional marksman, Mr. Brister demonstrated 1-14 his superior skills as a champion in both national and 1-15 international shotgun competitions and was at one time the shooting 1-16 editor for Field and Stream; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A renowned author, his outstanding collection of 1-18 short stories, Golden Crescent, was published in 1969, and 1-19 Shotgunning, the Art and Science, considered the definitive work in 1-20 the field, was published in 1976; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Understanding the obligation to preserve our natural 1-22 wonders for generations to come, Mr. Brister was instrumental in 1-23 launching the Gulf Coast Conservation Association; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, this devoted 2-1 family man has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Sandy, and 2-2 also has taken great pleasure in the devoted companionship of his 2-3 dog, Jake; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Brister's remarkable ability to communicate his 2-5 appreciation of the great outdoors has enlightened and delighted 2-6 his many readers throughout his storied career, and as he begins 2-7 his well-deserved retirement, he can indeed look back with 2-8 tremendous pride and satisfaction on his many accomplishments; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend Robert M. "Bob" Brister on his 2-12 remarkable contributions as outdoors editor for the Houston 2-13 Chronicle and extend sincere best wishes to him for a happy and 2-14 productive retirement; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. Brister as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives.