H.R. No. 35
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hardy Meredith was awarded the title of photographer
emeritus at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2023, providing a
fitting opportunity to pay tribute to his career that has spanned
more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, A member of the SFA Class of 1981, Mr. Meredith
started working at the university in 1996, and over the years, he
served as a guest speaker, classroom lecturer, and judge at
countless photography contests; his images have been published in
five books highlighting the school and the Nacogdoches area; he
retired from his alma mater in 2020; and
WHEREAS, During his time as a student at SFA, Mr. Meredith
took pictures for The Pine Log, the school's student newspaper; he
began his professional career at the Tyler Morning Telegraph, where
he earned recognition as a sports action photographer and had work
published by the Associated Press; he went on to serve as chief
photographer at The Daily Sentinel for more than 14 years and
continues to work for the paper; in addition, he won the Best of Cox
Grand Awards on two occasions, and an art show featuring 50 of his
best photographs was held at the Griffith Gallery; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Meredith enjoys the love
and support of a fine family that includes his wife of 34 years,
Jeri, his three sons, and his six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Hardy Meredith chronicled the
people and activities of the SFA community, creating a rich and
compelling visual record of life in Nacogdoches, and he is indeed
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Hardy
Meredith on being named photographer emeritus at Stephen F. Austin
State University and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Meredith as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 35 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House