H.R. No. 1788
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mark and Becky Lanier are celebrating the opening of
the Lanier Learning Center on June 6, 2023, and this occasion
provides an ideal opportunity to recognize the couple for their
contributions; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected attorneys, Mark and Becky Lanier
have built an extensive compound devoted to theological scholarship
next to their home in northwestern Harris County; the Lanier
Theological Library, established in 2010, is housed in a
17,000-square-foot building designed by Mr. Lanier with a
combination of architectural features that recall the libraries in
and around the University of Oxford; it has a capacity of more than
100,000 volumes, and it focuses on archaeology, Biblical studies,
church history, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Egyptology, linguistics, and
theology; in addition, it holds a comprehensive periodical
collection, historical documents, and museum-quality artifacts;
and
WHEREAS, The ceiling of the library's main hall was painted
by Texas artist Richard McCluskey; he also painted the biblical
scenes on the ceiling of the adjacent Stone Chapel, a replica of an
ancient Byzantine house of worship; the newest building on the
property is the 40,000-square-foot Lanier Learning Center, which
will serve as a seminary-style center for ministry and leadership
development, complete with living quarters for participants; its
great hall has a capacity for approximately 500 people, and the
building features breakout rooms and classrooms as well;
immediately upon its opening, the center will host the Thomas H.
Olbricht Christian Scholars Conference; and
WHEREAS, Generous philanthropists, Mr. and Mrs. Lanier
established the Lanier Center for Archaeology at Lipscomb
University, his undergraduate alma mater; he serves as a member of
the institution's board of trustees; moreover, the couple has
demonstrated a commitment to supporting the advancement of the next
generations of lawyers, and the Mark & Becky Lanier Professional
Development Center at Texas Tech University School of Law is named
in their honor; the Laniers are both alumni of TTU, where Mr. Lanier
obtained his law degree; Mrs. Lanier graduated from the University
of Houston Law School; they are valued members of Champion Forest
Baptist Church, where they have taught biblical literacy classes
for two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mark and Becky Lanier have set an inspiring example
through their support for theological scholarship and legal
education, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in celebrating their
latest project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mark and Becky Lanier on the occasion of
the opening of the Lanier Learning Center and extend to them sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Laniers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harless
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1788 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House