SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 400
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize April 10, 2009, as Texas Folklore Society Day in honor
of the Texas Folklore Society's 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Folklore Society is having its annual
meeting in Nacogdoches on April 9 through 11, 2009, with many
special events to commemorate the historic event; and
WHEREAS, The society is dedicated to preserving and
presenting the legends, customs, beliefs, superstitions, songs,
and crafts of Texas and the Southwest; founded at The University
of Texas in 1909, the society has called Stephen F. Austin State
University home since 1971; and
WHEREAS, Prominent members of the organization have
included such popular figures as J. Frank Dobie, Walter Prescott
Webb, Dorothy Scarborough, and Harry Ransom; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Folklore Society has recorded the
folklore of Texas in 65 full-length books of the Publications of
the Texas Folklore Society series and has sponsored or promoted
the publication of 35 additional books; and
WHEREAS, By recording and preserving Texas life as
expressed in folklore, the Texas Folklore Society is providing a
valuable resource for future generations of Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the members of the
Texas Folklore Society for a rewarding 100th anniversary
celebration and recognize April 10, 2009, as Texas Folklore
Society Day in honor of the occasion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate this special occasion.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate