Bill Text: TX HR98 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Earl Nottingham on his recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of Temple ISD by the Temple Education Foundation.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-17 - Reported enrolled [HR98 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR98-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 98 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Earl Nottingham is being recognized as a | ||
| Distinguished Alumnus of the Temple Independent School District at | ||
| the annual awards dinner of the Temple Education Foundation on | ||
| October 21, 2021; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Each autumn, the TEF awards gala raises funds for | ||
| student scholarships and innovative teaching grants; the event also | ||
| offers an opportunity for the foundation to honor distinguished | ||
| alumni who have gone on to successful careers; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A 1972 graduate of Temple High School, Earl | ||
| Nottingham is widely considered one of the preeminent photographers | ||
| in Texas; he attended The Art Institute of Atlanta and earned a | ||
| bachelor's degree in photography from East Texas State University, | ||
| and after working as a successful freelancer, he became chief | ||
| photographer for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1996; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of his impressive 25-year career | ||
| with TPWD, Mr. Nottingham journeyed to every corner of the Lone | ||
| Star State, creating a vivid visual record of its sweeping | ||
| landscapes, fascinating people, and many historical treasures; he | ||
| retired from TPWD in 2021, and he continues to shoot professional | ||
| assignments and teach photography workshops; he is also a popular | ||
| public speaker; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A proud son of Temple, Earl Nottingham has built | ||
| upon the strong educational foundation he received in the | ||
| community's schools to pursue an impressive and fulfilling career, | ||
| and he is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Earl | ||
| Nottingham on his recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of the | ||
| Temple Independent School District 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. Nottingham as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Shine | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on October | ||
| 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
