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78R15152 KMP-D

By:  Craddick                                                   H.C.R. No. 255



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, James L. Haley of Austin has for three decades 
distinguished himself as a preeminent writer, historian, and 
scholar, and his life's work has truly transformed our 
understanding of the people and events that have shaped the history 
and culture of the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Mr. Haley graduated summa 
cum laude from The University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in 
political science; he published his first national magazine article 
at the age of 19 and, after pursuing graduate studies at The 
University of Texas School of Law, devoted himself full-time to his 
true calling as a writer and historian; and
	WHEREAS, His first book, The Buffalo War:  The History of the 
Red River Indian Uprising of 1874, was published in 1976 and remains 
the definitive account of the final war of the Comanche, Kiowa, and 
Cheyenne Indians against Anglo domination; Mr. Haley is also the 
author of two other books about Plains Indian history, Apaches:  A 
History and Culture Portrait and The Kings of San Carlos, a 
fictional account of the colorful career of Apache Indian agent 
John P. Clum; and
	WHEREAS, Renowned for the clarity and vibrancy of his prose, 
as well as the meticulous nature of his research, this remarkable 
writer has chronicled the history of the Lone Star State in such 
works as Texas:  An Album of History, Texas:  From Spindletop 
Through World War II, and Stephen F. Austin and the Founding of 
Texas; next year Simon & Schuster will publish a one-volume 
compendium titled The Epic History of Texas, a book that is certain 
to become a classic as well; during the sesquicentennial of Texas 
statehood, Mr. Haley was invited to serve as guest curator of an 
exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia related to the 1845 
annexation of Texas by the United States, returning to the State 
Capitol one year later to help prepare an exhibition titled "A 
Suitable Residence:  The Texas Governors and the Executive 
Mansion"; and
	WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Haley published the largest and most 
comprehensive biography ever written about Sam Houston, the first 
president of the Republic of Texas; this biography, which 
represents the culmination of 15 years of labor, was immediately 
hailed as the authoritative work on this legendary figure and has 
won literary accolades from organizations that include the Texas 
State Historical Association and the Western Writers of America; 
over the course of his illustrious career, Mr. Haley has firmly 
established his own place in Texas history, leaving behind him a 
legacy of great historical and literary accomplishments; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend James L. Haley of Austin on his extraordinary and 
innumerable contributions to Texas literature and the preservation 
of Texas history and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 
happiness and success in his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Haley as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.