R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Daniel B. Kulvicki has worked diligently through his 1-2 State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance (S.T.A.R.) Day project to 1-3 commemorate one of the State of Texas' most historic moments; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A senior at Dickinson High School, Mr. Kulvicki's 1-5 goal is to have February 19 declared as S.T.A.R. Day by the Texas 1-6 Legislature to honor Texas' joining the Union and the date in 1846 1-7 when James Pinckney Henderson became the Lone Star State's first 1-8 governor; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Kulvicki organized the Galveston County S.T.A.R. 1-10 Day Project Committee with the support of Galveston County Judge 1-11 James D. Yarbrough and City of Dickinson Mayor John W. Mitchiner 1-12 to seek the creation of a S.T.A.R. Day by state lawmakers; and 1-13 WHEREAS, With the support of Citizen's State Bank and Texas 1-14 First Banks of Galveston County, Mr. Kulvicki has twice had 1-15 published editions of a community newspaper featuring the story of 1-16 S.T.A.R. Day as well as copies of historical documents related to 1-17 the inauguration of Governor Henderson; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He has been supported in his endeavors by his 1-19 parents, Dennis M. and Fostelene T. Kulvicki; his project has also 1-20 been endorsed by all of the state's county judges, and Governor 1-21 George W. Bush has officially declared S.T.A.R. Day in Texas each 1-22 year from 1996 to 1999; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Kulvicki has distinguished himself through his 1-24 remarkable perseverance in the pursuit of his goals, and it is 2-1 indeed appropriate that he be honored for his accomplishments at 2-2 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend Daniel B. Kulvicki for his exceptional 2-5 efforts in behalf of the S.T.A.R. Day project and extend to him 2-6 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Kulvicki as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives. Eiland _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 761 was adopted by the House on May 8, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House