H.R. No. 401 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, John Schneider is a highly acclaimed celebrity who 1-2 has won a widespread following among countless Texans and citizens 1-3 the world over for his extensive achievements as a gifted actor, 1-4 country music performer, and humanitarian; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Many of us first became acquainted with 1-6 Mr. Schneider in 1978 when he created the lovable character of Bo 1-7 Duke in the long-running hit television series, The Dukes of 1-8 Hazzard; building on that success, he has gone on to star in 14 1-9 network television movies, including Highway Heartbreaker, 1-10 Desperate Journey, The Allison Wilcox Story, and three shows for 1-11 NBC's Wonderful World of Disney, entitled Wild Jack; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Moving from television to Broadway, this versatile 1-13 performer debuted in the Tony Award winning musical, Grand Hotel, 1-14 in which he enjoyed such phenomenal success that he attracted the 1-15 attention of the producers of ABC's popular soap, Loving, who 1-16 created the role of Larry Lamont especially for Mr. Schneider; and 1-17 WHEREAS, His many dedicated fans will soon have the pleasure 1-18 of seeing Mr. Schneider return to weekly television in the 1-19 nationally syndicated series, Heaven Help Us, and also will have 1-20 the opportunity to watch him portray Davy Crockett in the 1-21 mini-series of James Michener's sweeping bestseller, Texas, later 1-22 this spring; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Though he is known foremost for his accomplishments 1-24 as an actor, Mr. Schneider has in recent years, taken the field of 2-1 country music by storm, having delighted audiences throughout the 2-2 world with the beauty of his voice, and his outstanding body of 2-3 work has earned him numerous number one singles and four hit 2-4 albums; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Blessed with a wealth of compassion that rivals his 2-6 talent, Mr. Schneider is the cofounder and cochairman of the 2-7 Children's Miracle Network, which holds a popular yearly telethon 2-8 that has become the largest fund-raiser of its kind in the world; 2-9 in 1994 alone, the telethon raised more than $120 million for 2-10 distribution to children's hospitals in the United States and 2-11 Canada, and its extensive contributions in this regard have helped 2-12 to ensure a brighter future for many children in need; and 2-13 WHEREAS, In 1994, this fine gentleman moved with his wife, 2-14 Elly, and his three children, Karis, Leah, and Chasen, to the Alamo 2-15 City, and it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to 2-16 recognize this welcome new resident to the Lone Star State at this 2-17 time; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-19 Legislature hereby commend John Schneider for his many significant 2-20 contributions to the citizens of this state and nation as an actor, 2-21 musical performer, and humanitarian; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for Mr. Schneider as an expression of highest regard by 2-24 the Texas House of Representatives.