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79S31281 JTR-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 399



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Robert E. Holladay of Abilene has inspired countless 
students in the fields of literature, film, and the visual arts in 
his 42-year career as a teacher at Cooper High School and his 12 
years on the faculty of McMurry University, and he has enriched the 
lives of numerous area residents through his involvement in the 
arts; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Holladay earned his bachelor's degree from 
Hardin-Simmons University and his master's degree from Southern 
Illinois University; and
	WHEREAS, He has been involved in every curriculum guide and 
reunion for 12th-grade English at Cooper High from 1965 to the 
present, and he established the Cooper Film Society for the benefit 
of the school's students and the general public; and
	WHEREAS, Thousands of students have benefited from his 
extensive knowledge and unparalleled insight into filmmaking and 
film history, and he has shared his fine personal library of films 
and film posters with his students as well as with the community at 
large; as the result of his efforts, the Abilene Independent School 
District possesses a 50-foot movie screen, the largest in the city; 
and
	WHEREAS, Known as "Mr. Paramount of Abilene," Mr. Holladay 
has served as film director for the historic Paramount Theatre for 
the past 20 years and, since the 1970s, has given of his weekends 
and evenings over many years to enrich the experience for countless 
numbers of moviegoers, presenting popular introductions to the 
Classic Film Series at the theatre; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his service on the Paramount board of 
directors, he has contributed to numerous other community 
organizations, including the boards of the Abilene Presentation 
League, the Abilene Community Theatre, the Abilene Civic Ballet, 
the Society of Film Appreciation Club, the Abilene Fine Arts 
Museum, the Abilene Center for Contemporary Arts, the National 
Center for Children's Literature, and the Abilene Opera 
Association; moreover, the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council 
recognized him with the Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award 
in 1988, and he was further honored with a Distinguished Alumnus 
Award from Hardin-Simmons University; and
	WHEREAS, Robert Holladay's devotion to teaching, his 
untiring dedication to the visual arts, and his outreach to the 
community have combined to make him one of Abilene's most beloved 
and respected citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Robert Holladay of 
Abilene for his many contributions as an educator and as an engaged 
community member 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 Mr. Holladay as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.