By: Sims S.R. No. 597 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Paul D. Lack of Abilene, Texas, was recently 1-3 selected as a recipient of the 1992 T. R. Fehrenbach Book Award 1-4 by the Texas Historical Commission, and the Texas Senate is pleased 1-5 to extend congratulations to him for this important achievement; and 1-6 WHEREAS, One of the state's most respected and prestigious 1-7 writing competitions, the T. R. Fehrenbach Book Award was named for 1-8 noted historian and Texas Historical Commission member 1-9 T. R. Fehrenbach of San Antonio and is cosponsored by the Texas 1-10 Historical Commission and The Dow Chemical Company; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Lack will receive $1,000 and a bronze plaque 1-12 at the Texas Historical Commission's preservation conference to be 1-13 held in Austin on April 29 through May 1, 1993, in recognition of 1-14 his book entitled The Texas Revolutionary Experience: A Political 1-15 and Social History, 1835-1836; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The book was cited for its quality of writing and 1-17 bibliography; its context and concept are thoughtfully presented to 1-18 the reader; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Paul D. Lack has contributed to the preservation 1-20 of Texas history through his respect for historical accuracy and 1-21 excellent use of source materials; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The State of Texas is fortunate to have among its 1-23 citizens such a dedicated and gifted artist; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Paul D. Lack for receiving the 2-3 1992 T. R. Fehrenbach Book Award and extend best wishes to him in 2-4 his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 him as a memento of this outstanding accomplishment and as an 2-7 expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the 2-11 above Resolution was adopted by 2-12 the Senate on April 13, 1993. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 _____________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate