Bill Text: TX HR657 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Norman F. Porter Sr. of Pleasanton for his contributions to the promotion and preservation of Texas history.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-24 - Reported enrolled [HR657 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR657-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 657

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Norman F. Porter Sr. has dedicated much of his life
to the promotion and preservation of the history of Atascosa County
and the State of Texas, and his efforts in educating the public as a
school teacher, coach, administrator, and county historian merit
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Porter began elementary school in Jourdanton
and graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1950; he attended
college on a series of football scholarships but interrupted his
studies to serve in the United States Army; following his return to
civilian life, he completed a bachelor of science degree in
education at Texas State University in 1957, and he received a
master's degree in the same discipline in 1965; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began teaching and coaching at
Pleasanton Junior High School in 1956; he continued to work at the
school as a coach, history teacher, and administrator for 35 years
before retiring as principal in 1991; and
WHEREAS, A keen historian, Mr. Porter served as president of
the Longhorn Museum Society for 10 years, and in that capacity he
helped to restore the San Antonio, Uvalde, and Gulf Railroad Depot;
he later served as vice president of the 2006 Atascosa
Sesquicentennial Committee, as president of the Pleasanton
Cemetery Association, and, for 12 years, as chair of the Atascosa
County Historical Commission; during his tenure on the commission,
he wrote many historical narratives to obtain Official Texas
Historical Markers; in 2007, he published a book, Atascosa County
History through 1912, bringing to life the county's rich history
and culture; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his many contributions to the
community, the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce named Mr. Porter Man
of the Year in 1990 and Senior Citizen of the Year in 2005 and 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Time and again, Norman Porter has demonstrated his
enthusiasm for Texas history, and his myriad contributions to
Atascosa County and the Lone Star State have earned him the respect
and gratitude of many of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Norman F. Porter Sr. for his outstanding
work as a school teacher, coach, administrator, and county
historian and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Porter as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 657 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House