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