SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 733
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe Bowman of Houston, who is being inducted into the
Frontier Times Museum Hall of Honor in Bandera on July 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Frontier Times Museum was established in 1933
by J. Marvin Hunter to showcase the exploits of the pioneers
whose courage and strength of character played a major role in
the opening of the West and the creation of the icon known as the
true Texan; and
WHEREAS, Known as "one of the fastest guns alive," Mr.
Bowman has traveled the world demonstrating the art of the fast
draw and trick shooting; he has participated in numerous films as
both a technical consultant and an actor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman has also worked with such law
enforcement agencies as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
the Texas Rangers to improve their gun handling skills, and he
was given the honorary title of Captain by the Former Texas
Ranger Foundation for his exemplary work; and
WHEREAS, Joe Bowman embodies the principles and courage
exhibited by the early pioneers memorialized in the Frontier
Times Museum, and it is truly fitting that he receive this
singular honor on July 25, 2009, the National Day of the American
Cowboy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Joe Bowman for his many
contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate