1-1 By: Hunter (Senate Sponsor - Wentworth) H.C.R. No. 92 1-2 (In the Senate - Received from the House April 3, 1995; 1-3 April 4, 1995, read first time and referred to Committee on State 1-4 Affairs; May 12, 1995, reported favorably by the following vote: 1-5 Yeas 11, Nays 0; May 12, 1995, sent to printer.) 1-6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-7 WHEREAS, The studies of the arts, sciences, and humanities 1-8 are woven into the fabric of our cultural identity, and advancement 1-9 in these areas opens up new horizons in learning and allows us to 1-10 celebrate the diversity and unique cultural heritage of Texas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Recognizing outstanding individuals in these fields 1-12 and bestowing on them titles of honor is a long-standing practice 1-13 in many states and serves as an encouragement to other talented 1-14 researchers and practitioners of these studies; and 1-15 WHEREAS, By implementing a cultural awareness program that 1-16 includes a system of awards for those who have made significant 1-17 contributions in the fields of science, art, and the humanities, 1-18 the Texas Legislature will foster the expression and exchange of 1-19 ideas, which should be the highest priority of a democratic 1-20 society; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-22 hereby establish the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, 1-23 Humanities, and Sciences, to be given annually to Texans who 1-24 demonstrate outstanding creative and intellectual achievement in 1-25 these fields of study; and, be it further, 1-26 RESOLVED, That the nominations committee for these awards be 1-27 composed of 13 members: two house members appointed by the speaker 1-28 of the house of representatives; two senators appointed by the 1-29 lieutenant governor; two members from the Texas Commission on the 1-30 Arts; two members from the Texas Committee for the Humanities; two 1-31 members from the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission and 1-32 three appointees named by the governor; and, be it further 1-33 RESOLVED, That this committee compile a list of nominees in 1-34 the areas of the arts, the sciences, and the humanities and submit 1-35 the names of these nominees to the governor; and, be it further 1-36 RESOLVED, That the Governor of the State of Texas these 1-37 select one person from each field to receive the Governor's Awards 1-38 for Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences. 1-39 * * * * *