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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Earl Nottingham is being recognized as a |
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Distinguished Alumnus of the Temple Independent School District at |
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the annual awards dinner of the Temple Education Foundation on |
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October 21, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Each autumn, the TEF awards gala raises funds for |
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student scholarships and innovative teaching grants; the event also |
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offers an opportunity for the foundation to honor distinguished |
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alumni who have gone on to successful careers; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1972 graduate of Temple High School, Earl |
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Nottingham is widely considered one of the preeminent photographers |
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in Texas; he attended The Art Institute of Atlanta and earned a |
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bachelor's degree in photography from East Texas State University, |
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and after working as a successful freelancer, he became chief |
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photographer for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1996; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his impressive 25-year career |
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with TPWD, Mr. Nottingham journeyed to every corner of the Lone |
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Star State, creating a vivid visual record of its sweeping |
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landscapes, fascinating people, and many historical treasures; he |
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retired from TPWD in 2021, and he continues to shoot professional |
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assignments and teach photography workshops; he is also a popular |
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public speaker; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud son of Temple, Earl Nottingham has built |
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upon the strong educational foundation he received in the |
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community's schools to pursue an impressive and fulfilling career, |
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and he is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Earl |
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Nottingham on his recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of the |
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Temple Independent School District and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Nottingham as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |