1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1135 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 recognize the efforts of Daniel B. Kulvicki, whose campaign 1-5 to honor Texas history with his State of Texas Anniversary 1-6 Remembrance Day (S.T.A.R.) project has met with great success; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Daniel worked hard to win state recognition for 1-9 his annual State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day; his efforts 1-10 culminated in the public acknowledgment of February 19 as the day 1-11 Texas ceased being an independent nation and joined the union; the 1-12 date also marks the occasion in 1846 when James Pinckney Henderson 1-13 became the newly admitted state's first governor; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The senior from Dickinson High School enlisted 1-15 the support of Galveston County Judge James D. Yarbrough 1-16 and City of Dickinson Mayor John W. Mitchiner; the two 1-17 gentlemen aided Daniel in his quest to have state lawmakers 1-18 create S.T.A.R. Day; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Two private-sector entities, Citizen's State Bank 1-20 and Texas First Banks of Galveston County, also lent their 1-21 patronage to Mr. Kulvicki's cause; with their support, Daniel 1-22 was able to publish two editions of a community newspaper covering 2-1 State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day; additionally, he 2-2 published copies of historical documents related to the 2-3 inauguration of Governor Henderson; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Kulvicki's goal was realized when 2-5 Governor George W. Bush officially declared S.T.A.R. Day in 2-6 Texas each year from 1996 to 1999; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Dennis M. and Fostelene T. Kulvicki, his parents, 2-8 have been firm supporters of their son's endeavors; their love 2-9 and guidance have helped this remarkable young man achieve his 2-10 impressive success; and 2-11 WHEREAS, The efforts of Daniel Kulvicki to educate the 2-12 public about the history of Texas are truly laudable; the success 2-13 of State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day evidences this fine 2-14 young man's maturity, intelligence, and resourcefulness; now, 2-15 therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 76th Legislature, hereby commend the outstanding accomplishments 2-18 of Daniel B. Kulvicki and wish this fine young citizen continued 2-19 success in the years to come; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-21 Mr. Kulvicki as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-22 Jackson 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on May 26, 1999. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate