H.R. No. 992
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, On May 27, 1995, the National Park Service and the
    1-2  United States Board on Geographic Names will pay tribute to the
    1-3  life of an esteemed former legislator, the Honorable Calvin C.
    1-4  Huffman, by officially dedicating a mountain in his honor at Big
    1-5  Bend National Park; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, The dedication of Mount Huffman will offer Texans
    1-7  everywhere a chance to reflect on the pivotal role Mr. Huffman
    1-8  played in the creation of Big Bend National Park, one of North
    1-9  America's most beloved natural resources; as a member of the Texas
   1-10  House of Representatives from 1941 to 1943, Mr. Huffman authored
   1-11  the bill that laid the groundwork for the park's creation; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, His tireless efforts in behalf of the park won him
   1-13  the unwavering support of his constituents in Brewster, Kinney,
   1-14  Maverick, Terrell, and Val Verde counties, as well as the respect
   1-15  and admiration of citizens throughout Texas; over the course of his
   1-16  distinguished tenure at the Capitol, he remained a steadfast
   1-17  champion of the Lone Star State's majestic and diverse natural
   1-18  heritage and represented the residents of District 87 with the
   1-19  utmost integrity and commitment; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Awarded an honorary park ranger commission in
   1-21  recognition for his exceptional achievements, Mr. Huffman retired
   1-22  from public service in 1943 to practice insurance law in Austin and
   1-23  to spend more time with his loved ones; a devoted family man, he
   1-24  enjoyed a happy and rewarding marriage with his wife, Olive, and
    2-1  was a loving father to his children, Patricia, Wayne, Richard, and
    2-2  Gregory; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Today, his family members can take immense pride in
    2-4  the knowledge that their father's efforts have helped to preserve
    2-5  Big Bend National Park as a legacy for future generations of
    2-6  Texans; Mount Huffman will stand as an eternal monument to the
    2-7  courage, faith, and commitment he displayed in every facet of his
    2-8  life, and it is truly a fitting memorial to a man whose vision and
    2-9  determination continue to ensure that our state's natural heritage
   2-10  will be protected and maintained in perpetuity; now, therefore, be
   2-11  it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Calvin
   2-14  C. Huffman for the vital role he played in the establishment of Big
   2-15  Bend National Park; and, be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-17  prepared for the members of his family as a commemoration of the
   2-18  dedication of Mount Huffman by  the Texas House of Representatives.