R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Texans are known throughout the world for the fierce

 1-2     pride we take in our colorful past, and the generations of

 1-3     historians who have preserved and passed on our common heritage are

 1-4     truly deserving of our heartfelt gratitude; one such dedicated

 1-5     professional is Dr. Archie Philip McDonald of Stephen F. Austin

 1-6     University, and it is fitting at this time to extol his many

 1-7     achievements as a scholar, writer, and educator; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, A graduate of Lamar University, Dr. McDonald

 1-9     received his master's degree in American history from Rice

1-10     University before pursuing his doctoral studies at Louisiana State

1-11     University; in 1964, he joined the faculty of Stephen F. Austin

1-12     University, where he is currently a professor of history, and his

1-13     excellence as an instructor has been recognized by his selection as

1-14     Regents' Professor and as the 1976 Alumni Distinguished Professor;

1-15     and

1-16           WHEREAS, The esteem in which Dr. McDonald is held by his

1-17     professional peers is evident from the many historical

1-18     organizations to which he has lent his experience and leadership; a

1-19     former president of the Texas State Historical Association, he has

1-20     also chaired the Texas Committee for the Humanities, the State

1-21     Board of Review for the National Register, and the Old San Antonio

1-22     Road Preservation Commission, and since 1994, has served as vice

1-23     chair for the Texas Historical Commission; and

1-24           WHEREAS, Committed to sharing his vast knowledge of Southern

 2-1     and Texas history with a wider audience, Dr. McDonald has written

 2-2     and edited a number of books on these subjects, including his most

 2-3     recent, Historic Texas: An Illustrated Chronicle of Texas' Past,

 2-4     and his work has won both the praise of his fellow historians and

 2-5     the admiration of readers from all walks of life; and

 2-6           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Dr. McDonald has drawn

 2-7     strength and inspiration from his close-knit family, and he and his

 2-8     wife, Judith Barrett McDonald, take great pride in their sons,

 2-9     Tucker Barrett McDonald and Christopher Lee McDonald; and

2-10           WHEREAS, Archie Philip McDonald's many noteworthy

2-11     contributions to the cultural life of the Lone Star State have

2-12     sharpened and strengthened our understanding of our rich heritage,

2-13     and his accomplishments as a scholar of history are indeed

2-14     deserving of special praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it

2-15           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-16     Legislature  hereby honor Dr. Archie Philip McDonald on his

2-17     distinguished career as a historian and extend to him sincere best

2-18     wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come;

2-19     and, be it further

2-20           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-21     prepared for Dr. McDonald as an expression of high regard by the

2-22     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   Christian

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 269 was adopted by the House on April

         3, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House