By: Turner S.R. No. 19 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Manuel M. Davenport for his 25 years of outstanding 1-4 service to Texas A&M University; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Director of the Department of Philosophy 1-6 and Humanities graduate program, Dr. Davenport has ably served 1-7 the university in many capacities; in 1967 he joined 1-8 Texas A&M University as head of the newly established Department 1-9 of Philosophy and Humanities and served in that position for 1-10 10 years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Few have given so generously of themselves to 1-12 the welfare and progress of the university as has Dr. Davenport; 1-13 he has been on numerous department, college, and university 1-14 committees and has served on the Faculty Senate; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A noted scholar, celebrated teacher, and recipient 1-16 of outstanding teaching awards and study grants, Dr. Davenport 1-17 has been an advisor to international student organizations, student 1-18 literary magazines, and the liberal arts student council; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The varied and worthwhile activities of 1-20 Dr. Davenport have spanned a wide variety of interests; he has 1-21 been an active member of the American Civil Liberties Union, the 1-22 Young Men's Christian Association, and the Brazos Valley Arts 1-23 Council; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A noted scholar, Professor Davenport is an 2-2 expert on the place of philosophy in society, academic freedom 2-3 and administration, and professional ethics; the remarkable 2-4 achievements of Manuel M. Davenport will continue to contribute 2-5 to the development of Texas A&M University in a most positive way; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 73rd Legislature,hereby extend heartiest congratulations to 2-9 Manuel M. Davenport for being honored by Texas A&M University 2-10 for his illustrious service; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-12 for Dr. Davenport as an expression of highest regard from the 2-13 Texas Senate. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the 2-17 above Resolution was adopted by 2-18 the Senate on January 13, 1993. 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate