R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize Anne Gibson Huddleston, who is the outgoing president of 1-3 the Comanche Peak Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas 1-4 (DRT) in Granbury; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Through her careful guidance the Comanche Peak 1-6 Chapter has received DRT awards for Texas history, achievement, 1-7 attendance, membership, and volunteer hours and has been awarded 1-8 the President General's project award and the Gold Award of Merit; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, A former historian and vice president of her 1-11 chapter, this diligent woman has worked to preserve the history of 1-12 her community and state as a member of the board for Hood County 1-13 Museum and by maintaining the archives of the DRT Comanche Peak 1-14 Chapter; in addition, she presents local history programs to civic 1-15 organizations and schools; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Believing in the importance of Texas History 1-17 education, Ms. Huddleston sponsored the Comanche Peak Chapter DRT 1-18 Texas History Essay contests for students in the fourth and seventh 1-19 grades; she also encouraged Junior Historians to observe Texas 1-20 Independence Day with a "Toast to Texas" at the flagpole; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Ms. Huddleston has shown unwavering support for the 1-22 State of Texas and has worked with dedication to maintain the great 1-23 traditions of the Lone Star State, and it is a privilege to join 1-24 her colleagues in honoring her on this occasion; now, therefore, be 2-1 it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Anne Gibson Huddleston for her tenure as 2-4 the president of the Comanche Peak Chapter of the Daughters of the 2-5 Republic of Texas in Granbury and extend to her best wishes for 2-6 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. Huddleston as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives. Keffer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 372 was adopted by the House on April 21, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House