SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 734 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Terry Boothe of Austin, 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, A longtime Texas cultural preservationist, Mr. Boothe has devoted much time and energy to organizing and promoting celebrations of Texas holidays; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boothe also has the distinction of being the certified "Discoverer of the West Pole"; his desire to preserve the unique culture of our state is manifest in his interest in collecting antiques and his founding of the Texas Cultural Heritage Preservation Association; and WHEREAS, Terry Boothe 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 Terry Boothe 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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate