H.C.R. No. 118
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Caesar Kleberg contributed immeasurably to the Lone
Star State through his unwavering dedication to its wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cuero in 1873, Mr. Kleberg spent more than
four decades living and working on the King Ranch in South Texas;
passionate about wildlife and their habitats, he wrote rules about
game and hunting and, around 1940, urged his uncle and the ranch's
president and CEO Bob Kleberg, Jr., to hire the first wildlife
biologist to be employed by a working cattle ranch in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kleberg's influence was also felt at the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department, where he served for 20 years and
helped to save the state's diminishing population of wild turkeys;
and
WHEREAS, Since the death of this visionary man in 1946, the
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation has funded more
than $40 million in wildlife research projects at Texas
institutions of higher learning; the foundation has also created
endowed chairs, directors, and professorships at Texas A&M
University campuses in College Station and Kingsville, as well as
at Texas Tech University, and provided financial support for more
than 250 wildlife science graduate students; in 1981, a grant from
the foundation established the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research
Institute, which has become one of the leading wildlife research
programs in the country; and
WHEREAS, The late Caesar Kleberg was recognized in 2006 with
a Texas Legends Award from the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation for his commitment to the conservation and management of
the state's natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Caesar Kleberg worked
tirelessly in behalf of our wildlife resources, and his
accomplishments continue to benefit generations of Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor the legacy of Caesar Kleberg and pay tribute to the
lasting impact of his efforts.
Rios Ybarra
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on
March 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the Senate on May
15, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor