H.R. No. 1599
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James E. Boggs, a professor emeritus in the
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas
at Austin, is celebrating his 90th birthday on June 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, James Boggs was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1921;
after graduating from Oberlin College in 1943 with a bachelor of
arts degree, he attended the University of Michigan, where he
earned a master of science degree in 1945 and a Ph.D. in chemistry
in 1952; and
WHEREAS, Professor Boggs moved to Austin in 1953 to join the
faculty of The University of Texas chemistry department; over the
course of his career, he has done important work in theoretical and
structural chemistry, and he continues to explore problems of
molecular structure and the chemical consequences of that
structure; in addition, for more than 40 years, he organized the
Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure, a conference attended by
scientists from around the world; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, Professor Boggs was awarded the prestigious
Dr. Barbara Mez-Starck Prize for his outstanding contributions in
experimental structural chemistry and molecular physics; that same
year, he was also named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society in
recognition of his achievements in science and his support of the
society; and
WHEREAS, James Boggs was joined in matrimony to the former
Ruth Ann Rogers on June 22, 1948, and they enjoyed a rewarding
marriage until her passing; in all his endeavors he has the love and
support of his daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Bill Cariker,
Ann and Lon McCarley, and Carol Boggs and Ward Watt, as well as his
grandchildren, Ryan and Beth McCarley, and his step-grandchildren,
Jean Godfrey-June and Laura Watt; and
WHEREAS, An acclaimed scientist and educator, James Boggs may
reflect proudly on his many accomplishments in nine decades of life
well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. James E. Boggs on his 90th
birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Professor Boggs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Howard of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1599 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House