R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Clyde Austin has distinguished himself as a 1-2 psychologist of worldwide repute as well as a gifted instructor, 1-3 and his many notable achievements are indeed worthy of special 1-4 praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Dr. Austin received a bachelor's 1-6 degree in psychology from Abilene Christian University (ACU) before 1-7 earning his master's degree in personnel service from the 1-8 University of Colorado-Boulder, and he went on to complete his 1-9 doctoral work at the University of Houston; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This respected educator embarked on his long and 1-11 fruitful career on the faculty on ACU in 1956; since that time he 1-12 has gained a well-deserved reputation as a talented teacher, and in 1-13 1984 he was selected by his colleagues as one of two outstanding 1-14 professors in the school's College of Natural and Applied Sciences; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, An internationally known authority on culture shock 1-17 and related topics, Dr. Austin holds the Robert and Mary Ann Hall 1-18 Endowed Chair of Psychology and Intercultural Studies at ACU, the 1-19 first position of its kind in American higher education, and his 1-20 preeminence in this specialized and demanding field ensures the 1-21 continued excellence of the university's program in this area; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Dr. Austin's contributions to the discipline of 1-23 psychology extend far beyond his career in academia, and his own 1-24 experience as a vocational missionary well complements his 2-1 professional expertise; a valued participant in projects around the 2-2 world, he served as chairman of the Research Implementation 2-3 Workshop at the Third International Conference on Missionary Kids 2-4 in Nairobi, Kenya, which comprised 821 participants from 61 2-5 different countries, as but one example of his global work; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Committed as deeply to his faith as he is to his 2-7 vocation, Dr. Austin is a valued member of the University Church of 2-8 Christ in Abilene, to which he has given freely of his time and 2-9 energy over the years, serving as elder and deacon; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Throughout his remarkable career, Dr. Austin has 2-11 drawn strength and sustenance from his loving and close-knit family 2-12 including his parents, C.D. Austin and Jessie Lee Neal Austin, his 2-13 sister Amy Jane and her husband Preston Parsons, and he and his 2-14 wife, Sheila Ann Hunter Austin take great pride in their four 2-15 children Jan, Marcia, Jo Anna and Stephen, as well as their spouses 2-16 Mr. Todd Scott, Captain Marlin Moore, Mr. Allen Rose and 2-17 Mrs. Lynette Blackburn Austin and three grandchildren; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Clyde Austin has distinguished himself as an 2-19 accomplished scholar, researcher, a skilled educator, and a devoted 2-20 family man, and it is indeed fitting at this time that we recognize 2-21 his remarkable achievements; now, therefore, be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby honor Dr. Clyde Neal Austin for his many 2-24 accomplishments and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 2-25 success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Dr. Austin as an expression of high regard by the 3-1 Texas House of Representatives. Hunter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 584 was adopted by the House on April 9, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House