By Glaze H.R. No. 724 Line and page numbers may not match official copy. Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E. 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 which 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 their members strive to 1-5 enhance the appreciation of poetry, and encourage everyone in the 1-6 enjoyment of poetry; and to sponsor special events including Poetry 1-7 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 support and encourage 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 2-1 fitting that the Poets of East Texas, and their membership, be 2-2 honored for their countless activities in behalf of Texas 2-3 residents; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, that the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-5 hereby recognize the Poets of East Texas for their exceptional 2-6 contributions to the arts, and to the improvement of their 2-7 community; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, that this the 25th day of April 1997, be declared 2-9 as Poets of East Texas Day; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as a 2-11 memento of this notable event.