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                                                                  H.R. No. 137



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. James Conrad of Texas A&M University--Commerce 
has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Mayo 
Award; and
	WHEREAS, Named in honor of William L. Mayo, founder of Texas 
A&M University--Commerce, the Spirit of Mayo Award recognizes 
individuals who embody the credo "ceaseless industry, fearless 
investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to 
others"; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Conrad is a graduate of Ohio State University, 
where he earned master's and doctoral degrees in history; he began 
his distinguished tenure at Texas A&M University--Commerce as a 
history instructor and later became the school's archivist after 
earning a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's 
University; and
	WHEREAS, Active in a host of worthy organizations, Dr. Conrad 
is a valued member of the American Library Association, East Texas 
Historical Association, Hunt County Historical Commission, Texas 
Oral History Association, and Texas State Historical Association; 
he also contributes his time and talents as a board member of the 
Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville and the Cultural 
Center at Cooper Lake; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed scholar has authored or coauthored 12 
books on Texas history, written numerous journal articles, and 
currently writes a column in the Herald-Banner; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Conrad's distinguished scholarship and service 
to the university make him a truly worthy recipient of the Spirit of 
Mayo Award; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. James 
Conrad on receiving the Spirit of Mayo Award and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Conrad as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 137 was adopted by the House on 
September 24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House