TITLE: Congratulating Hardy Meredith on being named photographer emeritus at Stephen F. Austin State University.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Hardy Meredith on being named photographer emeritus at Stephen F. Austin State University.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House