R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Texans from all walks of life can take great pride
1-2 and satisfaction in the successful restoration of the State Capitol
1-3 and its grounds, an ambitious project that has resulted in a
1-4 statehouse that aptly expresses the rich heritage and proud
1-5 traditions of the Lone Star State; and
1-6 WHEREAS, This undertaking would not have been possible
1-7 without the skill and dedication of Architect of the Capitol Allen
1-8 McCree, and it is indeed fitting at this time to recognize his
1-9 outstanding contributions to this chapter in the state's history;
1-10 and
1-11 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. McCree earned his bachelor's
1-12 degree in journalism from Texas A&M University before completing
1-13 graduate work in architecture at Kansas State University and The
1-14 University of Texas at Austin, and he embarked on his career as an
1-15 architect while still serving in the United States Army; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. McCree spent 20 years as an executive associate
1-17 at Page Southerland Page, followed by his tenure as planning
1-18 advisor and project manager with The University of Texas System,
1-19 and his successful stewardship of more than 120 projects in these
1-20 positions testifies to the breadth of experience he brought to the
1-21 Capitol effort; and
1-22 WHEREAS, The high opinion of Mr. McCree held by his
1-23 professional peers is reflected in his election to the American
1-24 Institute of Architects College of Fellows, and he has served on
2-1 that organization's board of directors and as president and
2-2 treasurer of its Austin chapter; he has also served as Austin
2-3 director for the Texas Society of Architects; and
2-4 WHEREAS, In addition, he has given many hours of volunteer
2-5 service to his church, chairing both the Budget and Finance
2-6 Committee and the Board of Deacons at Westminster Presbyterian
2-7 Church; he also lent his vocal talents to the church's choir for
2-8 eight years; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Despite his many accomplishments, Mr. McCree
2-10 continues to draw his greatest joy and inspiration from his
2-11 close-knit family, and his wife and daughter, Lynn Baine McCree and
2-12 Meredith McCree, know and love him best as a devoted husband and
2-13 father; and
2-14 WHEREAS, Allen McCree's vision and talent have made possible
2-15 the remarkable renovation of our beloved Capitol, and generations
2-16 of Texans will be the beneficiaries of this historic legacy; now,
2-17 therefore, be it
2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas
2-19 Legislature hereby commend Allen McCree on his achievements as
2-20 Architect of the Capitol and extend to him sincere best wishes for
2-21 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further
2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-23 prepared for Mr. McCree as an expression of high regard by the
2-24 Texas House of Representatives.
Williams
Laney Gutierrez Oliveira
Alexander Haggerty Olivo
Allen Hamric Palmer
Alvarado Hartnett Patterson
Averitt Hawley Pickett
Bailey Heflin Pitts
Berlanga Hernandez Place
Bonnen Hightower Price
Bosse Hilbert Puente
Brimer Hilderbran Rabuck
Burnam Hill Ramsay
Carter Hinojosa Rangel
Chavez Hirschi Raymond
Chisum Hochberg Reyna of Bexar
Christian Hodge Reyna of Dallas
Clark Holzheauser Rhodes
Coleman Horn Rodriguez
Cook Howard Roman
Corte Hunter Sadler
Counts Hupp Seaman
Crabb Isett Serna
Craddick Jackson Shields
Cuellar Janek Siebert
Culberson Jones of Lubbock Smith
Danburg Jones of Dallas Smithee
Davila Junell Solis
Davis Kamel Solomons
Delisi Keel Staples
Denny Keffer Stiles
Driver King Swinford
Dukes Krusee Talton
Dunnam Kubiak Telford
Dutton Kuempel Thompson
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Tillery
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Torres
Eiland Longoria Turner of Coleman
Elkins Luna Turner of Harris
Farrar McCall Uher
Finnell McClendon Van de Putte
Flores McReynolds Walker
Gallego Madden West
Galloway Marchant Williams
Garcia Maxey Williamson
Giddings Merritt Wilson
Glaze Moffat Wise
Goodman Moreno Wohlgemuth
Goolsby Mowery Wolens
Gray Naishtat Woolley
Greenberg Nixon Yarbrough
Grusendorf Oakley Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 194 was adopted by the House on
February 25, 1997, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House