SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Elizabeth Chu Richter of Corpus Christi, who has been
named president of the American Institute of Architects for
2015; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Chu Richter is a 1974 graduate of
The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture; she and
her husband, David, founded Richter Architects the next year; and
WHEREAS, Richter Architects has grown to employ 15 people
and has designed such projects as the Congressman
Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, West Oso High School, and
the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, which received a Brick in
Architecture Gold Award; the company also received the 2011 Texas
Society of Architects Firm Award; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Chu Richter has previously served as
president of the Texas Society of Architects and as regional
director representing Texas on the American Institute of
Architects board; her goal as incoming president of the institute
is to raise awareness of the ways architecture shapes daily life
and its profound impact on society; and
WHEREAS, She has made countless contributions to her
community and her profession, and it is truly fitting that she
receive special recognition for her accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
84th Legislature, hereby commend Elizabeth Chu Richter on her
many achievements and extend congratulations to her on being
named president of the American Institute of Architects; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 21, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate