SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 733

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Joe Bowman of Houston, who is being inducted into the Frontier Times Museum Hall of Honor in Bandera on July 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The Frontier Times Museum was established in 1933 by J. Marvin Hunter to showcase the exploits of the pioneers whose courage and strength of character played a major role in the opening of the West and the creation of the icon known as the true Texan; and

WHEREAS, Known as "one of the fastest guns alive," Mr. Bowman has traveled the world demonstrating the art of the fast draw and trick shooting; he has participated in numerous films as both a technical consultant and an actor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman has also worked with such law enforcement agencies as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Rangers to improve their gun handling skills, and he was given the honorary title of Captain by the Former Texas Ranger Foundation for his exemplary work; and

WHEREAS, Joe Bowman embodies the principles and courage exhibited by the early pioneers memorialized in the Frontier Times Museum, and it is truly fitting that he receive this singular honor on July 25, 2009, the National Day of the American Cowboy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Joe Bowman for his many contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate