By Christian H.R. No. 269 75R6701 JTR-D 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.