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House Concurrent Resolutions 82nd Regular Session

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House Concurrent Resolutions 82nd Regular Session
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1 In memory of former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
2 In memory of former governor William P. "Bill" Clements.
9 In honor of Jack Pope, a retired chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court who is celebrating his 98th birthday on April 18, 2011.
10 Regarding the 100th anniversary of the founding of Southern Methodist University and ten decades of educational excellence.
15 In memory of John R. Boettiger, Jr., of Houston.
18 Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for a federal balanced budget.
24 Designating Nymphaea Texas Dawn as the official State Waterlily of Texas.
26 Relating to the Midland High School Bulldog's 2010 football season.
28 Regarding the life of Don Meredith, a football icon and American sportscasting legend, and his passing on December 5, 2010 at the age of 72.
32 In honor of Lindley Paul Latham of Midland who died on December 11, 2010.
33 Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.
35 Regarding distinguished representatives of the Texas Tech University System gathering at the State Capitol on February 1, 2011 to celebrate the system's vital role in the Lone Star State.
36 Relating to the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, a volunteer, non-partisan organization that advocates for older Texans, celebrating in 2010 the 25th anniversary of its founding.
40 Regarding the designation of the Sunday through Saturday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, each year as the Texas Suicide Prevention Week.
41 Regarding the proud citizens of Bosque County gathering in Austin to celebrate Bosque County Day at the State Capitol on January 31, 2011.
42 Expressing support for the current FBI effort to reevaluate existing policies, standards, and protocols for forensic DNA testing laboratories and expressing support for any new policies, standards, and protocols that would hold public and private labs to the same standards, audits, and review process, urging Congress to pass any necessary federal legislation that ensures continued quality in forensic science while holding public and private lab DNA analysis to the same standards, and encouraging Texas law enforcement agencies to use forensic science review methods that will eliminate DNA testing backlogs.
43 Regarding the Honorable Wallace B. Jefferson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Texas addressing the Regular Session of the 82nd Legislature in Joint Session on February 8, 2011 at 11:30am
44 Regarding the Honorable Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas addressing the Regular Session of the 82nd Legislature in Joint Session on February 8, 2011 at 11:00 am.
45 Designating Giddings as the official Depot Capital of Texas.
47 In recognition of U.S. Army Private First Class Ira Benjamin Laningham IV of Zapata, TX, who served in the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and who died in Afghanistan on January 7, 2011, at the age of 22.
48 Relating to the Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2011 and recognizing the group's many contributions to the community.
49 Regarding the 20th anniversary in 2011 of the Austin Energy Green Building program.
51 Relating to honoring the Heart Hospital of Austin, a campus of St. David's Medical Center for its outstanding leadership and numerous accomplishments in the fight against heart disease in recognition of American Heart Month.
52 Designating February 25, 2011 as Texas Manufacturers Day and commending manufacturers across the state, including the Texas Association of Manufacturers, the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, and the regional manufacturers' associations from Dallas County, New Braunfels, San Antonio, San Marcos, South Texas, Washington County, and Harlingen, for their continued efforts to produce Texas products with Texas jobs.
53 Regarding Viola Vasquez Milan of Midland celebrating her 40th year as a Texas public school teacher in 2011.
56 Regarding the proud South Texas veterans of the Vietnam War being officially welcomed home at the LZ:RGV event of the McAllen Convention Center on April 9, 2011.
58 Permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, and ending on Monday, February 14, 2011.
59 Regarding the residents of the cities of Tyler, Longview, and Kilgore celebrating East Texas Coalition Days at the State Capitol from February 28, 2011 to March 1, 2011.
62 In recognition of The Regents School of Austin football team winning the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III state football championship for 2010.
63 Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
64 Regarding the members of Leadership Highland Lakes visiting the State Capitol on April 13, 2011.
65 Regarding the members of Leadership Killeen visiting the State Capitol on April 13, 2011.
68 Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
69 Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Department of State Health Services Laboratory Services Section building in Austin in honor of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
70 Regarding the celebration of Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol on February 28,2011.
71 Conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on U.S. Marine Corporal Roy Cisneros of San Antonio.
73 In honor of Jean Glaze, a longtime Gilmer resident and civic leader, who passed away on January 29, 2011, at the age of 83.
76 Regarding the inspiring faith and leadership of William B. Decker of Abilene, who passed away on November 13, 2010, at the age of 84.
79 In recognition of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Colton Wesley Rusk of Orange Grove, who died in Afghanistan on December 6, 2010, at the age of 20, while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.
83 Redesignating the Lake Whitney area as the Getaway Capital of Texas.
84 Designating 42 as the official State Domino Game of Texas.
86 Designating the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park as the official State Bison Herd of Texas.
90 Urging Congress to provide a comprehensive public alert warning system.
100 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Texas State University System.
104 In recognition of Dr. Kitty Harris Wilkes, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of education.
105 In recognition of Beth Lawson, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of government and human services.
106 In recognition of Aimee Doane, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of business.
107 In recognition of Dr. Kamlesh Varma, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of science and medicine.
108 In recognition of Dr. Kelly Overlay, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her professional achievements.
109 In recognition of Bedichek Junior Marine Corps for its positive force in helping students at Bedichek Middle School in Austin prepare for the future.
111 In recognition of Yvonne Racz Key, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of arts and culture.
112 In recognition of Sarah Jo Lambert, recipient of the 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of youth leadership.
113 In recognition of Kay Cross, recipient of the 2011 Jane O. Burns Award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her longtime service to that respected community institution.
114 Regarding the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas designating April 2011 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
115 Honoring the Battleship Texas Foundation for its work to preserve the historic battleship.
116 In honor of the Reverend Roderick Dobson of Arlington, who died on March 3, 2011, at the age of 28.
119 In recognition of James Alford Davis, who was named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by the Menard County Chamber of Commerce.
120 In honor of Thomas Peter Whalen of Schertz, who passed away on July 30, 2010, at the age of 87.
123 Honoring the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service for their collaboration on The Education Center at The Wall.
125 Regarding the residents of Marshall, TX gathering at the State Capitol on March 30, 2011, to celebrate the contributions of their fair city to the Lone Star State.
126 In memory of the Honorable Edmund Kuempel of Seguin.
127 Designating 2012 as the Lady Bird Johnson Centennial Year in observance of the 100th anniversary of the birth of this beloved First Lady.
128 In recognition of U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Jose Luis Saenz III of Pleasanton, TX who died in Afghanistan on August 9, 2010, at the age of 30.
129 Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
130 Designating the city of Richardson as the official International Business Capital of North Texas.
131 In honor of Howard Victor Reed of Austin, who passed away on March 5, 2011, at the age of 87.
132 Regarding the members of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians gathering in Houston May 20-22, 2011 to participate in their annual convention.
133 Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
134 In recognition of Jimmie Don Perkins and his efforts to make Lamesa, the Legendary Home of the Chicken-fried Steak.
135 In recognition of Bill Bailey, who is retiring as constable for Precinct 8 of Harris County on May 31, 2011.
136 Commemorating April 2011 as Safe Digging Month and encouraging all Texans to "Know what's below and call before you dig."
137 Designating April 2011 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
139 In honor of former Secretary of State Myra McDaniel of Austin, who died on February 25, 2010 at the age of 77.
140 In recognition of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on its 70th anniversary.
142 Congratulating Clear Lake High School junior Cameron Blizzard on overcoming cancer.
143 Honoring Debra L. Friedkin for her support of the ongoing anthropological research at the Debra L. Friedkin site by Texas A&M University's Center for the Study of the First Americans.
144 Designating June 2 as Italian Heritage Day for a 10-year period, beginning in 2011.
148 Regarding the action of the speaker of the house and president of the senate in signing House Bill No. 74 being declared null and void and authorizing the removal of their signatures from the enrolled version.
150 Regarding the 150th anniversary of Governor Sam Houston's refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States of America.
151 In memory of Bowie County Transport Deputy Sherri Jones.
153 Honoring the Austin Area Urban League.
154 In recognition of Stephen Hartmann of Midland, who retired as executive director of University Lands for The University of Texas System on April 30, 2011.
155 In honor of Shirley Bird Perry, whose association with The University of Texas spanned six decades, and who passed away on May 4, 2011, at the age of 74.
157 In recognition of the golden wedding anniversary of Bill and Marlena Terry of Longview.
160 In memory of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
161 Regarding the correction of House Bill No. 1951.
162 Congratulating the Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation..
163 Commemorating Memorial Day 2011 in honor of the members of the military forces who have died in this country's service.
164 Honoring Jean Hilfiger of Saint-Nabord, France, for his courageous actions in assisting U.S. military forces in France during World War II.
165 Honoring the 2011 and 2012 Texas State Artist appointees.
166 Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of John Austin Pena and the naming of the John Austin Pena Memorial Center in Edinburg.
167 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2203.
169 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3833.
172 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. 2643.
173 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.
174 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1422.
175 Regarding the 175th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2011.
176 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1517.
180 In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
181 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329.
182 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.