H.R. No. 98
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Earl Nottingham is being recognized as a
Distinguished Alumnus of the Temple Independent School District at
the annual awards dinner of the Temple Education Foundation on
October 21, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Each autumn, the TEF awards gala raises funds for
student scholarships and innovative teaching grants; the event also
offers an opportunity for the foundation to honor distinguished
alumni who have gone on to successful careers; and
WHEREAS, A 1972 graduate of Temple High School, Earl
Nottingham is widely considered one of the preeminent photographers
in Texas; he attended The Art Institute of Atlanta and earned a
bachelor's degree in photography from East Texas State University,
and after working as a successful freelancer, he became chief
photographer for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1996;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his impressive 25-year career
with TPWD, Mr. Nottingham journeyed to every corner of the Lone
Star State, creating a vivid visual record of its sweeping
landscapes, fascinating people, and many historical treasures; he
retired from TPWD in 2021, and he continues to shoot professional
assignments and teach photography workshops; he is also a popular
public speaker; and
WHEREAS, A proud son of Temple, Earl Nottingham has built
upon the strong educational foundation he received in the
community's schools to pursue an impressive and fulfilling career,
and he is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Earl
Nottingham on his recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of the
Temple Independent School District and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Nottingham as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House