By:  Lucio                                              S.R. No. 47
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is especially
    1-3  proud to recognize Bruce Tansill Aiken of Brownsville for his
    1-4  invaluable contributions to the citizens of Texas; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A renowned military historian and author, Mr. Aiken
    1-6  is the founding director and executive director of the Historic
    1-7  Brownsville Museum; he has devoted his life to preserving the
    1-8  history of Brownsville and the surrounding communities; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, A native of the city, Mr. Aiken graduated from
   1-10  Brownsville High School and received a bachelor's degree from
   1-11  Texas A&I University in Kingsville; he continued his higher
   1-12  education at Pan American University where he earned a master's
   1-13  degree; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, He is a former school administrator with the
   1-15  Brownsville Independent School District and a member of the
   1-16  adjunct faculty at The University of Texas at Brownsville; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, An acknowledged authority on local history and
   1-18  battles, Bruce Aiken is a retired officer of the United States
   1-19  Army and has shared his expertise as a member of various historical
   1-20  and military groups including the Brownsville Heritage Council, the
   1-21  United States Cavalry Association, and the Descendants of Mexican
   1-22  War Veterans; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, He has served with distinction as president of
    2-1  the Brownsville Historical Association, as vice-chairman of the
    2-2  Palo Alto Battlefield Park Site, as chairman of the Cameron County
    2-3  Historical Commission and Brownsville United States Bicentennial
    2-4  Commission, and as cochairman of the Brownsville Civil War
    2-5  Centennial Commission; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, His dedication to historical research and his
    2-7  outstanding service have brought him special recognition and
    2-8  honors from national and state organizations; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, For his work on the Palo Alto Battlefield National
   2-10  Historic Site, Mr. Aiken received a special commendation from the
   2-11  United States Department of the Interior National Park Service; he
   2-12  was honored with an appreciation certificate from the National
   2-13  Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and a citation for
   2-14  distinguished service from the Texas Historical Commission; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, To show its gratitude, the City of Brownsville has
   2-16  declared January 19, 1995, "Bruce Aiken Day"; now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-18  74th Legislature, hereby recognize January 19, 1995, as "Bruce Aiken
   2-19  Day" in Brownsville, Texas, and commend this distinguished gentleman
   2-20  for his notable achievements; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-22  Mr. Aiken as an expression of the admiration and high regard of
   2-23  the Texas Senate.
   2-24                               ______________________________________
   2-25                                       President of the Senate
    3-1                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-2                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-3                               on January 18, 1995.
    3-4                               ______________________________________
    3-5                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-6                               ______________________________________
    3-7                                        Member, Texas Senate