By Place H.R. No. 133 75R3969 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Marion McDaniel is an accomplished poet whose works 1-2 pay tribute to the rich heritage and history of the Lone Star 1-3 State, and his achievements have earned him the prestigious title 1-4 of Poet Laureate of Comanche County; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Dubbed "The Tractor Poet" by the Baylor University 1-6 House of Poetry Literary Festival, Mr. McDaniel once wrote 35 poems 1-7 in one day while riding on a tractor, proving that the creative 1-8 muse can be nurtured by even the busiest individual, and this 1-9 remarkable feat will undoubtedly serve as inspiration for other 1-10 aspiring writers; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Having already surpassed his goal to write 30,000 1-12 poems by 1995, Mr. McDaniel has set himself an even more ambitious 1-13 aspiration: earning inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records 1-14 as Most Prolific Poet, and with more than 600 volumes of poetry to 1-15 his credit, he is well on his way to meriting that distinction; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In giving voice to his creative vision, Mr. McDaniel 1-17 draws on the unique culture and diverse populace of Texas, and his 1-18 poetic celebration of the Lone Star State and its people is indeed 1-19 deserving of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor Marion McDaniel for his vast contributions 1-22 to the Texas literary pantheon and extend to him warmest best 1-23 wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. McDaniel as an expression of highest regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives.