H.C.R. No. 42 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Visit Lubbock was accorded a well-deserved honor 
when the Texas Travel Industry Association presented it with the 
Excellence in Photography Award for Tourism; and
	WHEREAS, Visit Lubbock is the first group to receive this 
accolade, which recognizes successful campaigns that have 
generated positive awareness for and about tourism in the Lone Star 
State; and
	WHEREAS, The winning photograph, entitled "The Legend Lives 
On" features local cowboy Brice Chapman working with his horse as 
the sun rises over the West Texas horizon; taken by Artie Limmer of 
The Thomas Agency of Lubbock, the picture has been used in several 
ads to promote tourism and has been seen in Texas Monthly and People 
Magazine and on the cover of the current Lubbock Visitor Guide; and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional work developed by Visit Lubbock 
promotes the area's tourism industry, and the successful campaign 
has helped to bring vital revenue into the city; and
	WHEREAS, With innovative ideas that have stimulated the local 
economy, Visit Lubbock has proven itself worthy of this award, and 
all those associated with this group may take great pride in their 
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Visit Lubbock on receiving 
the Excellence in Photography Award for Tourism from the Texas 
Travel Industry Association and extend to all those involved with 
this exemplary organization sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Visit Lubbock as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the Senate on May 
15, 2006, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor