SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize James Leman, whose curiosity and interest in history
and firearms played a role in the legislature's designation of
the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, James Leman is the 15-year-old son of State
Representative Ben Leman; an avid hunter and competitive
shooter, James has long been interested in studying the history
of such firearms as muzzle-loaders and flintlocks; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his studies, he noticed that
Texas did not have an official state handgun; he also discovered
that the 1847 Colt Walker pistol was one of the country's
earliest handguns to hold six rounds of ammunition and that it
played an important role in Texas history, especially the
Mexican-American War; and
WHEREAS, James's research inspired his father to propose
legislation to establish the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the
official handgun of Texas, and a resolution declaring this
designation was passed by the legislature and signed by Governor
Greg Abbott; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend James Leman on
his avid interest in Texas history and his role in the
designation of the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official
handgun of the State of Texas and extend to him best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate