By Counts H.C.R. No. 80 75R5556 JHS-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's diverse landscape and unique 1-2 wildlife have for many years made it a favorite among artists 1-3 representing a wide range of media; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Photographer Wyman Meinzer has devoted much of his 1-5 life to capturing the wonders of Texas on film, preserving these 1-6 images for current and future generations; through the eye of his 1-7 camera, he has highlighted the vivid colors and detailed textures 1-8 of our state, from the plains of the panhandle to the piney woods 1-9 of East Texas to the vast rocky desert of the west; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A North Texas native, this dedicated artist has 1-11 turned his lens on many of the animals that inhabit our state, most 1-12 notably the majestic white-tailed buck, the nocturnal coyote, and 1-13 the elusive roadrunner; his photos of our native birds in their 1-14 natural habitats include the noble wild turkey, the colorful 1-15 pheasant, and the timid bobwhite quail; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Texas is home to several endangered and threatened 1-17 species as well, and through his art, Mr. Meinzer has helped bring 1-18 various ecological and environmental issues to the public eye; his 1-19 documentation of the tooth cave spider, the smallest of the listed 1-20 invertebrates at just 1.6 millimeters in length, demonstrates his 1-21 concern for the welfare of creatures great and small and offers a 1-22 glimpse of his tremendous technique; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Meinzer's photos were first published in 1-24 National Wildlife and Texas Parks and Wildlife magazines in 1979; 2-1 his more recent work includes the books Coyote, The Roadrunner, and 2-2 Playas: Jewels of the Plains, coauthored by Jim Steiert; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Wyman Meinzer strives to create works of art that 2-4 are not only beautiful and moving but that serve as an excellent 2-5 educational tool for young and old alike; his commitment to his 2-6 craft is commendable, and his dedication to his native land is an 2-7 inspiration to all Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-9 hereby designate Wyman Meinzer as Texas State Photographer for the 2-10 year beginning January 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 1997; and, 2-11 be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mr. Meinzer as an expression of highest regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives and Senate.