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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 229
 1-3           WHEREAS, Whether it be through his acting or his extensive
 1-4     work in the community, Larry Hagman is a leader and role model,
 1-5     and his many good works and deeds are indeed worthy of special
 1-6     legislative recognition; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This Weatherford native's ongoing and invaluable
 1-8     efforts have had a positive impact on countless lives, and his
 1-9     involvement in the community includes having served as chairman
1-10     for the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout" and
1-11     as a national spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation's
1-12     United States Transplant Games, an Olympic-style event for
1-13     recipients of lifesaving organ transplants of every type; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Currently serving as a board member of the
1-15     National Kidney Foundation's Transplant America, he continues
1-16     to urge people to become organ donors while vigorously spreading
1-17     the word about the serious repercussions of alcohol and substance
1-18     abuse; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A versatile actor of considerable talents,
1-20     Larry Hagman has appeared in numerous films, television shows,
1-21     and theatrical productions; moreover, he served as the host of
1-22     Lone Star, an eight-part documentary series on the history
 2-1     of our state that was televised in the fall of 1985 as Texas
 2-2     celebrated its 150th anniversary of its independence; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, No biography of his illustrious career would be
 2-4     complete without mention of his portrayal of J. R. Ewing on the
 2-5     immensely popular and long-running television series Dallas; the
 2-6     show ran for an impressive 13 seasons and can still be seen in
 2-7     reruns, and there are few television viewers anywhere who do not
 2-8     know the name J. R.; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Hagman is a notable actor whose outstanding
2-10     record of community service speaks volumes about his devotion and
2-11     commitment to his fellowman, and it is most appropriate to pay
2-12     tribute to this distinguished native son at this time; now,
2-13     therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     77th Legislature, hereby recognize Larry Hagman as a
2-16     "Texas Treasure" for his significant contributions to our
2-17     state and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and
2-18     good fortune in future endeavors; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution
2-20     be prepared for Larry Hagman as a token of high regard by the
2-21     Texas Senate.
2-22                                                    Fraser
2-23           Armbrister           Harris              Shapiro
2-24           Barrientos           Haywood             Shapleigh
2-25           Bernsen              Jackson             Sibley
2-26           Bivins               Lindsay             Staples
 3-1           Brown                Lucio               Truan
 3-2           Cain                 Madla               Van de Putte
 3-3           Carona               Moncrief            Wentworth
 3-4           Duncan               Nelson              West
 3-5           Ellis                Ogden               Whitmire
 3-6           Gallegos                                 Zaffirini
 3-7                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
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 3-9                                          President of the Senate
3-10                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-11                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-12                                  on February 13, 2001.
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3-14                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-16                                           Member, Texas Senate