1-1 By: Counts (Senate Sponsor - Duncan) H.C.R. No. 80 1-2 (In the Senate - Received from the House April 27, 1997; 1-3 April 29, 1997, read first time and referred to Committee on 1-4 Administration; May 15, 1997, reported favorably by the following 1-5 vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 15, 1997, sent to printer.) 1-6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-7 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's diverse landscape and unique 1-8 wildlife have for many years made it a favorite among artists 1-9 representing a wide range of media; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Photographer Wyman Meinzer has devoted much of his 1-11 life to capturing the wonders of Texas on film, preserving these 1-12 images for current and future generations; through the eye of his 1-13 camera, he has highlighted the vivid colors and detailed textures 1-14 of our state, from the plains of the panhandle to the piney woods 1-15 of East Texas to the vast rocky desert of the west; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A North Texas native, this dedicated artist has 1-17 turned his lens on many of the animals that inhabit our state, most 1-18 notably the majestic white-tailed buck, the nocturnal coyote, and 1-19 the elusive roadrunner; his photos of our native birds in their 1-20 natural habitats include the noble wild turkey, the colorful 1-21 pheasant, and the timid bobwhite quail; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Texas is home to several endangered and threatened 1-23 species as well, and through his art, Mr. Meinzer has helped bring 1-24 various ecological and environmental issues to the public eye; his 1-25 documentation of the tooth cave spider, the smallest of the listed 1-26 invertebrates at just 1.6 millimeters in length, demonstrates his 1-27 concern for the welfare of creatures great and small and offers a 1-28 glimpse of his tremendous technique; and 1-29 WHEREAS, Mr. Meinzer's photos were first published in 1-30 National Wildlife and Texas Parks and Wildlife magazines in 1979; 1-31 his more recent work includes the books Coyote, The Roadrunner, and 1-32 Playas: Jewels of the Plains, coauthored by Jim Steiert; and 1-33 WHEREAS, Wyman Meinzer strives to create works of art that 1-34 are not only beautiful and moving but that serve as an excellent 1-35 educational tool for young and old alike; his commitment to his 1-36 craft is commendable, and his dedication to his native land is an 1-37 inspiration to all Texans; now, therefore, be it 1-38 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-39 hereby designate Wyman Meinzer as Texas State Photographer for the 1-40 year beginning January 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 1997; and, 1-41 be it further 1-42 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-43 prepared for Mr. Meinzer as an expression of highest regard by the 1-44 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. 1-45 * * * * *