1-1                        SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     recognize George Christian for his many years of outstanding work
 1-4     as a writer and political consultant; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born in Austin, Texas, George Christian served in
 1-6     the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific
 1-7     Theater; he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a
 1-8     degree in journalism; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, George Christian began his career as a sports editor
1-10     and wire service reporter and went on to become chief of staff for
1-11     Governor Price Daniel and press secretary for Governor John B.
1-12     Connally; Mr. Christian's exceptional talent and expertise led to
1-13     his appointment as White House Press Secretary to President Lyndon
1-14     B. Johnson; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A man who has spent over 40 years building a
1-16     government relations career, Mr. Christian has been selected as a
1-17     distinguished alumnus of The University of Texas and as an
1-18     outstanding alumnus of The University of Texas College of
1-19     Communication; a centennial professorship in journalism has been
1-20     endowed in his name; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mr. Christian currently serves as vice chairman of
1-22     the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation and is former chairman of the
1-23     Texas Historical Commission; he is a member of the boards of the
1-24     Headliners Foundation, McDonald Observatory, Scott and White
1-25     Memorial Hospital, and the Texas State Museum; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, Mr.
 2-2     Christian has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Jo Anne
 2-3     Martin Christian, and his six children, and he is proud of his 11
 2-4     grandchildren; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Dedicated to his family, his community, and his
 2-6     state, Mr. Christian received the Harvey Penick Award for
 2-7     Excellence in the Game of Life from Caritas of Austin and was named
 2-8     Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, A highly respected professional whose work has
2-10     consistently demonstrated his commitment to integrity and
2-11     leadership, George Christian is an exemplary gentleman who has had
2-12     a positive impact on the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-14     hereby commend George Christian for his lifetime of achievements in
2-15     the field of government relations and extend to him best wishes for
2-16     the future; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
2-18     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the Senate
         on May 17, 2001.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the House
         on May 17, 2001.
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                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
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                    Governor