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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212

	WHEREAS, Through their tireless endeavors over many decades,
Bob and Doris Bowman of Lufkin have rendered exceptional service 
to the citizens of East Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman has been studying the region, its 
culture, and development since at least 1955, when he began 
reporting for the Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph; after working 
in journalism and corporate public relations, he opened his own 
public relations firm, with a special focus on East Texas, some 
20 years ago; and

	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, this esteemed 
gentleman has embraced an extraordinary number of opportunities 
to serve his community; the longtime secretary-treasurer of the 
Pineywoods Economic Partnership, Mr. Bowman has also helped to 
lead the Pineywoods Foundation and Deep East Texas Foundation, 
the Memorial Medical System of East Texas, the Angelina and 
Neches River Authority, and the Red River Public Radio Network, 
as well as the Lufkin/Angelina County and East Texas Chambers of 
Commerce and Angelina College; in addition, he spent 15 years on 
the Lufkin City Council; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman's deep dedication to the region is 
further evidenced by his founding of the Best of East Texas 
Publishers, which has produced a host of books on the area; 
moreover, he is a popular speaker and a prolific, award-winning 
author, with more than 30 titles on Texas history and folklore
to his credit; and

	WHEREAS, Presently a member of the Texas Historical 
Commission and past chair of the Angelina County Historical 
Commission, Mr. Bowman has played an active role in the East Texas
Historical Association, Texas State Historical Association, and 
Alamo Defenders Descendants Association; he has further served 
as a founding director of the Texas Forestry Museum and the 
Museum of East Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Doris Bowman, a partner in the couple's two 
business ventures, earned bachelor's and master's degrees
from Stephen F. Austin State University; formerly a journalism 
instructor at The University of Texas at Tyler and a public 
relations officer for that institution and the Lufkin 
Independent School District, she has co-authored several books 
on East Texas subjects; along with giving staunch support to the 
Pineywoods Economic Partnership, she has played a vital role in 
the East Texas Historical Association and chaired the board of 
directors of the Texas Council for the Humanities; and

	WHEREAS, Unswerving in their desire to promote the
common good while preserving the rich heritage of their region,
Bob and Doris Bowman have given bountifully of their time,


talents, and expertise, and their efforts have earned them the 
affection and high regard of countless fellow Texans; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby honor Bob and Doris Bowman for their 
exemplary service to the people of East Texas and extend to them 
profound appreciation for a lifetime of good works; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Bowman as an expression of high regard 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 22, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate