1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 958 1-3 WHEREAS, The thoughts and congratulations of his family and 1-4 many friends are with Dr. Charles Hartshorne on the momentous 1-5 and auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday, which will be 1-6 celebrated on June 5, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A professor emeritus of The University of Texas 1-8 at Austin, Dr. Hartshorne was born June 5, 1897, in Kittanning, 1-9 Pennsylvania; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Dedicated and talented, Charles Hartshorne earned 1-11 his bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1921, his master's 1-12 degree in 1922, and his doctoral degree in 1923; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A role model for his many students, this outstanding 1-14 gentleman taught philosophy at Harvard University, was a professor 1-15 of philosophy at the University of Chicago and Emory University, 1-16 and was the Ashbel Smith Professor of Philosophy at 1-17 The University of Texas at Austin; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Known as an eminent process philosopher, 1-19 Dr. Hartshorne has greatly contributed to the academic and the 1-20 religious community, and he has influenced the scholarly world 1-21 with his eminent works on process theology; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Dr. Hartshorne is considered the most influential 1-23 student of Alfred North Whitehead during our time; and 2-1 WHEREAS, This esteemed professor has authored several books 2-2 on process theology, including: The Divine Relativity; A Natural 2-3 Theology for Our Time; and Zero Fallacy and Other Essays; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Dr. Hartshorne's theological system stands as one 2-5 of the most articulate and accessible approaches to the concept 2-6 of God for religious liberals, and his influence beyond academic 2-7 philosophy is increasing; and 2-8 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman has exhibited a 2-9 resolute commitment to the highest standards and ideals of the 2-10 academic profession and he served the liberal religious movement 2-11 with distinction through his teaching, writing, and speaking; he 2-12 is deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 75th Legislature, hereby extend birthday greetings to 2-15 Dr. Charles G. Hartshorne and commend him on his academic 2-16 achievements; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-18 Dr. Hartshorne as an expression of the highest esteem of the 2-19 Texas Senate. 2-20 Cain 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 31, 1997. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate