85R31356(3) RMA-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2336
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christine Reiser-Robbins has been presented with a
2016-2017 Daniel E. Kilgore Local History Award by the Nueces
County Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2004, this accolade is annually
bestowed on individuals who have rendered distinguished service in
advancing the NCHS mission to promote and preserve the history of
Nueces County and the Coastal Bend; and
WHEREAS, The late Dan Kilgore was regarded as one of the
state's foremost lay historians; in addition to amassing an
extensive personal collection of Texana, which he donated to Texas
A&M University--Corpus Christi, he authored numerous books,
newspaper articles, and reviews on the subject of South Texas
history and also spoke frequently on local history topics before
area groups; and
WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient of this honor, Dr.
Reiser-Robbins enjoys a rewarding career as an assistant professor
of anthropology at Texas A&M University--Kingsville; in addition to
fulfilling the duties of her busy professional life, she has given
generously of her time and energies in behalf of NCHS and her
community at large; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan has demonstrated a profound
commitment to the stewardship of local history, and her
contributions will help current and future generations of Coastal
Bend residents to more fully understand and appreciate their rich
heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Christine Reiser-Robbins on her
receipt of a 2016-2017 Daniel E. Kilgore Local History Award from
the Nueces County Historical Society and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Reiser-Robbins as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.