78R17803 KMP-D

By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 1506



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Professor John H. Lienhard, a distinguished member 
of the University of Houston faculty, will be inducted into the 
National Academy of Engineering in recognition for his many 
exemplary contributions to the theory and practice of his 
profession; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Lienhard, the M. D. Anderson Professor Emeritus 
of Technology and Culture in the Cullen College of Engineering, is 
the author of several books and hundreds of papers; the host of the 
public radio show "The Engines of Our Ingenuity," he has written a 
book due to be published by Oxford Press later this year entitled 
Inventing Modern: An Engineer Looks for Twentieth Century America; 
he was elected to the national academy "for creating the awareness 
of engineering in the development of cultures and civilizations," 
among other impressive professional achievements; and
	WHEREAS, The history of the Lone Star State has been forged by 
Texans who value innovation, creativity, careful analysis, and bold 
synthesis, and the work of this outstanding scientist will help 
shape the destiny of our state for many generations to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate John Lienhard of the University of 
Houston on his 2003 induction into the National Academy of 
Engineering and extend to him best wishes for continued success and 
happiness in his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Lienhard as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.