By Chisum H.C.R. No. 263 77R14361 JKB-F HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard L. "Rick" Crawford served the 1-2 people of Potter County with honor and distinction as a state 1-3 representative in the Texas Legislature from 1989 to 1992; and 1-4 WHEREAS, His extensive and successful background in 1-5 commercial investment and real estate development before his 1-6 election to the Texas House generously prepared him for his current 1-7 position as executive director of the Texas State Preservation 1-8 Board; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In his role as a key member of the project team 1-10 charged with the construction of the Bob Bullock State History 1-11 Museum, Rick Crawford provided the necessary leadership to ensure 1-12 that the construction was completed in a timely manner and under 1-13 budget, saving the citizens of Texas a substantial amount of state 1-14 funds; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In large part due to the hard work and dedication of 1-16 this one man, the Bob Bullock State History Museum will benefit 1-17 present and future generations of Texans for years to come by 1-18 telling the "Story of Texas"; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Rick Crawford's other duties include the important 1-20 job of overseeing the day-to-day operations and the safekeeping of 1-21 the historic State Capitol, Capitol Extension, and Capitol grounds 1-22 among other state historic properties; and 1-23 WHEREAS, He often manages and directs important state events 1-24 such as the dedication ceremony of the Bob Bullock State History 2-1 Museum on April 27, 2001, and Member's Reunion Day 2001 held on 2-2 April 26, 2001, honoring former state legislators, and the state is 2-3 a far better place as a result of his distinguished service; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-6 hereby pay tribute to the Honorable Richard L. "Rick" Crawford for 2-7 his many notable achievements and contributions to the Lone Star 2-8 State; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That the State of Texas, being well-served by his 2-10 leadership, hereby urge Rick Crawford to continue in his capacity 2-11 as executive director of the Texas State Preservation Board for the 2-12 benefit of future generations of Texans; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Crawford in recognition of the debt of gratitude 2-15 owed him for his 12 years of exemplary public service.