TITLE: Congratulating Nancy Hamilton on her induction into the Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society on November 3, 2013.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Nancy Hamilton on her induction into the Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society on November 3, 2013.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Nancy Hamilton was inducted into the Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society on November 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, Since 1961, the EPCHS has annually recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to El Paso County, and Mrs. Hamilton is most deserving of this important honor for her accomplishments as a writer, journalist, public relations professional, and local historian; and WHEREAS, The former Nancy Miller was born in El Paso on August 22, 1929, to Harold and Corinne Miller; she graduated from Austin High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1949 and a master's degree in English in 1954 from The University of Texas at El Paso; she married Ralph Hamilton in 1968, and became the proud stepmother of James and Jeannie; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Hamilton began her professional career in 1950, working for the El Paso Times for nine years before joining the El Paso Independent School District; she then returned to journalism, writing for the El Paso Herald-Post,before going to work at UTEP in 1976, first in media relations and then as the associate director of Texas Western Press until her retirement in 1990; she remained active as an editor of the press for the next decade, and in 1997 and 1998 she was a part-time lecturer in public relations for the UTEP Department of Communication; and WHEREAS, A prolific writer, Mrs. Hamilton wrote numerous features on local history, which led to the publication of a biography, Ben Dowell, El Paso's First Mayor,and UTEP: A Pictorial History of The University of Texas at El Paso;she also has contributed to the revised Handbook of Texas,coauthored several books on Texas and El Paso history, and served as editor for myriad historical publications; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Hamilton has served with a number of noteworthy groups, including the El Paso County Historical Commission and the Four Centuries '81 Commission; additionally, she has held leadership roles with such organizations as the UTEP Heritage Commission and the Pioneers Association of El Paso County; and WHEREAS, Nancy Hamilton has made many notable contributions to her community as she has worked to preserve and celebrate its rich history, and she has earned the lasting respect and appreciation of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nancy Hamilton on her induction into the Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Hamilton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M rquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2169 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House