S.C.R. No. 60
                             SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-2  join with Texas A&M University in recognizing the 25 years of
    1-3  dedicated service of Dr. Louis Hodges who joined the faculty of the
    1-4  Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences in 1968; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Through his tenure at Texas A&M University this
    1-6  dedicated educator has committed himself to teaching by serving as
    1-7  the undergraduate advisor, mentor, big brother, surrogate parent,
    1-8  and friend for more than 1,000 Aggies in the Department of
    1-9  Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, He was one of the first faculty members to recognize
   1-11  the importance of teaching microcomputer applications to students
   1-12  and developed the first Micro-Computer Applications in Renewable
   1-13  Natural Resources course at Texas A&M University; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, For his commitment to undergraduate teaching Dr.
   1-15  Hodges has received numerous awards and honors including the
   1-16  prestigious Association of Former Students Distinguished Teaching
   1-17  Award in 1991; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Dr. Hodges has brought honor and recognition to
   1-19  himself and to Texas A&M University for his long service and
   1-20  contributions to the American Camping Association, Christian
   1-21  Camping International, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, and
   1-22  the American Red Cross; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, In addition to his dedication to Texas A&M
    2-1  University, he and his wife, Lucia, have devoted themselves to
    2-2  raising three fine daughters, Rachelle, Danielle, and Gabrielle;
    2-3  and
    2-4        WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate that the Texas Legislature
    2-5  recognize his numerous contributions to the university and the
    2-6  State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-8  hereby express sincere appreciation to Dr. Louis Hodges for his 25
    2-9  years of service to the people of the State of Texas, Texas A&M
   2-10  University, the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism
   2-11  Sciences, and the students of Texas A&M University; and, be it
   2-12  further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for this
   2-14  esteemed educator as an expression of highest regard from the Texas
   2-15  Legislature.