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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The life and times of Sam Houston are the subject of |
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a new documentary film, the first such project to be produced about |
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one of the Lone Star State's most prominent founding fathers; and |
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WHEREAS, From his birth in Virginia through his leadership in |
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the Texas Revolution to his presidency and governorship of Texas, |
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the film chronicles the fascinating story of this iconic figure; |
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written by Sam Houston biographer James L. Haley, the documentary |
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includes nearly 300 restored archival images and historical |
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documents, many of them newly discovered, as well as original |
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artwork that was commissioned specifically for the project; in |
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their quest for historical accuracy, the filmmakers interviewed |
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numerous prominent experts on Sam Houston and the era in which he |
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lived; and |
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WHEREAS, The movie was filmed at 29 locations significant to |
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Mr. Houston's experiences and includes more than 200 reenactors; in |
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addition, a substantial archival website has been launched in |
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conjunction with the film; and |
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WHEREAS, In focusing on the epic events of Sam Houston's |
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life, this documentary promises to provide audiences with a better |
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understanding of our state's rich and inspiring history, and the |
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individuals who have labored to make the film a reality may take |
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justifiable pride in their efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate all those involved in the creation |
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of the new documentary film about the life of Sam Houston and extend |
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to them sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the filmmakers as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Kolkhorst |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2343 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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