R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Poets of East Texas is a civic asset of the

 1-2     State of Texas that for several years has attempted to promote the

 1-3     State's awareness of the art and craft of the written word; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The Poets of East Texas and its members strive to

 1-5     enhance the appreciation of poetry, to encourage everyone in the

 1-6     enjoyment of poetry, and to sponsor special events, including

 1-7     poetry contests in the schools; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, This exceptional group of Texas residents exercise

 1-9     integrity and maturity in their own development of new poetry and

1-10     maintain an annual yearbook and anthology; and

1-11           WHEREAS, The Poets of East Texas supports and encourages new

1-12     poets in the State of Texas to hone their writing, singing, song

1-13     writing, play writing, and acting skills, thereby improving the

1-14     quality of the arts in the State of Texas; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In addition to their many community activities, the

1-16     members devote a large amount of their own personal time and energy

1-17     to encouraging up-and-coming poets, while attempting to continue

1-18     their own adult education in the arts; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Throughout the life of this organization, it has

1-20     exemplified high credibility in the arts community and maintained

1-21     integrity with other state poetry organizations; it is indeed

1-22     fitting that the Poets of East Texas, and its membership, be

1-23     honored for its countless activities in behalf of Texas residents;

1-24     now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th

 2-2     Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize the Poets of

 2-3     East Texas for its exceptional contributions to the arts and to the

 2-4     improvement of its community; and, be it further

 2-5           RESOLVED, That this, the 25th day of April 1997, be declared

 2-6     Poets of East Texas Day; and, be it further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as a

 2-8     memento of this notable event.

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 724 was adopted by the House on April

         25, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House