TITLE: Honoring Dr. James E. Boggs of Austin on his 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. James E. Boggs of Austin on his 90th birthday.

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WHEREAS, James E. Boggs, a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin, is celebrating his 90th birthday on June 9, 2011; and WHEREAS, James Boggs was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1921; after graduating from Oberlin College in 1943 with a bachelor of arts degree, he attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a master of science degree in 1945 and a Ph.D. in chemistry in 1952; and WHEREAS, Professor Boggs moved to Austin in 1953 to join the faculty of The University of Texas chemistry department; over the course of his career, he has done important work in theoretical and structural chemistry, and he continues to explore problems of molecular structure and the chemical consequences of that structure; in addition, for more than 40 years, he organized the Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure, a conference attended by scientists from around the world; and WHEREAS, In 2010, Professor Boggs was awarded the prestigious Dr. Barbara Mez-Starck Prize for his outstanding contributions in experimental structural chemistry and molecular physics; that same year, he was also named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society in recognition of his achievements in science and his support of the society; and WHEREAS, James Boggs was joined in matrimony to the former Ruth Ann Rogers on June 22, 1948, and they enjoyed a rewarding marriage until her passing; in all his endeavors he has the love and support of his daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Bill Cariker, Ann and Lon McCarley, and Carol Boggs and Ward Watt, as well as his grandchildren, Ryan and Beth McCarley, and his step-grandchildren, Jean Godfrey-June and Laura Watt; and WHEREAS, An acclaimed scientist and educator, James Boggs may reflect proudly on his many accomplishments in nine decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. James E. Boggs on his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Professor Boggs as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard of Travis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1599 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House