1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 700 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to honor Dr. Frank Bash of 1-4 The University of Texas at Austin for his remarkable accomplishments 1-5 in the field of astronomy; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Dr. Bash has played a pivotal role in the planning, 1-7 design, funding, and construction of the magnificent Hobby-Eberly 1-8 Telescope, which will be one of the finest instruments of its kind 1-9 in the world when it is completed this year, and he brought to this 1-10 groundbreaking endeavor the dedication, vision, and leadership that 1-11 have been his hallmarks throughout his professional career; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Dr. Bash quickly established a reputation 1-13 for excellence in the classroom after joining the faculty of 1-14 The University of Texas at Austin in 1969; he was equally adept 1-15 at administration and served with distinction as chairman of the 1-16 Department of Astronomy from 1982 through 1986; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Dr. Bash has received a number of well-deserved 1-18 accolades in recognition of his superb achievements as an 1-19 educator; in 1984 he was selected for inclusion in the Teaching 1-20 Excellence Hall of Fame at The University of Texas at Austin, 1-21 and the following year he was named the Frank N. Edmonds Regents 1-22 Professor of Astronomy; and 1-23 WHEREAS, He became director of the McDonald Observatory in 2-1 1989, and his tenure in that demanding role has been notable for 2-2 its public outreach initiatives, including the observatory's 2-3 visitors' center and the StarDate and Universo radio programs, 2-4 which bring information about astronomy and science to millions 2-5 of people each day in English, Spanish, and German; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout history, humankind has sought 2-7 to unravel the secrets of the universe, and Dr. Frank Bash's 2-8 continuing commitment to analyzing and understanding these great 2-9 mysteries makes him truly worthy of special legislative recognition 2-10 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 75th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Frank Bash for his many 2-13 significant contributions in the field of astronomy, particularly 2-14 his role in the realization of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, and 2-15 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in the 2-16 future; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-18 prepared for Dr. Bash as an expression of highest regard from 2-19 the Texas Senate. 2-20 Madla 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on May 9, 1997. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate