ISSUE OF October 18, 1991">
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Executive Orders

AWR 91-12


DECLARING THE DAY FOLLOWING THANKSGIVING DAY A STATE HOLIDAY

WHEREAS, the Legislature, in Senate Bill 1095, sec. 31, Regular
Session, 72nd Legislature, provided that the fourth Friday of
November would be a state holiday; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature, in House Bill 1, Second Called Session,
72nd Legislature, Article V, section 7, paragraph 3, provided
that agencies of state government were not required to have enough
personnel on hand to carry on the public business on the Friday
immediately following the fourth Thursday in November; and

WHEREAS, in 1991, there are five Fridays in the month of November,
and the Friday following Thanksgiving Day is the fifth Friday
of November; and

WHEREAS, there is an irreconcilable difference between the
two laws; and

WHEREAS, the day following Thanksgiving Day has traditionally
been observed as a state holiday with all public offices of state
government closed; and

WHEREAS, in six years out of seven, the fourth Friday of November
is the day following Thanksgiving Day; and

WHEREAS, it is the clear intent of the Legislature that November
29, 1991, the fifth Friday in November, the day following Thanksgiving,
rather than November 22, 1991, the fourth Friday in November,
be observed as a state holiday;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of Texas, by
the authority vested in me, do hereby declare that November 29,
1991 shall be observed as a state holiday and that November 22,
1991 shall not be observed as a state holiday. On November 29,
1991, the public offices of the agencies of state government
shall be closed. The agencies of state government will not be
required to have enough personnel on hand to carry on the public
business.


Issued in Austin, Texas on October 10, 1991.

TRD-9112589

Ann W. Richards

Governor of Texas

   
   


AWR 91-9A


ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC TRANSITION

Executive Order AWR 91-9 is amended as follows and shall be
known as AWR 91-9A as amended October 4, 1991.

WHEREAS, defense contract spending and the operation of military
installations within the state have a significant impact of the
Texas economy; and

WHEREAS, changes in the global political climate and national
budgetary priorities allow for decreases in defense spending
and the closure of military facilities within these United States
and within the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, the resulting economic dislocations and installations
closings will seriously affect thousands of Texans and the Texas
economy; and

WHEREAS, the state must mobilize its resources to smooth the
transition for its affected cities, industries, and employees
to civilian activities; and

WHEREAS, the state must take advantage of opportunities will
result from economic development and diversification;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of Texas, by
the authority vested in me do hereby establish the Governor's
Task Force on Economic Transition. The Task Force consists of
the following persons: Secretary of State Hohn Hannah, Chair;
Joan Baker; Sandy Dochen; Dr. Jeff Dumas; Robert Gonzales; Paul
Gormly; Horace Grace; Gloria Hernandez; Robert Kohler; Jeff Latcham;
Donald R. Looney; Hans Mark; Gwen Marlin; Tommy Joe Mills; Dr.
Leo Newland; Glen Peterson; A. L. Pollard; Doug Richardson; James
M. Steed; Gwen Webb; Roger Williams; Mary Beth Williamson; and
John Ybanez.

The Task Force shall meet at the call of the Chair.

The Texas Department of Commerce shall provide reimbursement
to the public members for their travel expenses incurred in attending
meetings of the Task Force from the date of the creation of the
Task Force.

Coordination of the Task Force will reside in the Governor's
Department of Finance and Business Development.

  The Task Force is charged with the following responsibilities:

  1. To determine the level and extent of the statewide
economic impact of the military closings and to pinpoint regional
and local economic impacts.

  2. To advise state and local agencies on actions
to encourage planning for the transition of military facilities,
businesses, and workers to civilian activities.

  3. To recommend ways in which state and local
agencies can use existing resources to assist in retraining and
employment of those persons adversely affected by closings and
lay-offs.

  4. To determine what role the state should play
to help businesses and corporations find commercial markets for
their military-oriented goods and services.

The following state agencies are directed to cooperate with
and assist the Task Force: The Texas Department of Commerce,
the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Employment Commission,
the Texas Department of Human Services, The Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, and the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

This amendment of AWR 91-9 shall be effective immediately
and shall remain in full force and effect until modified, amended
or rescinded by me.


Issued in Austin, Texas on October 4, 1991.

TRD-91112572

Ann W. Richards

Governor of Texas

   
   


AWR 91-11


RE-ESTABLISHING THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY TEXAS
JUBILEE COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the year 1992 marks the 500th anniversary of the
discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus; and

WHEREAS, the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission
was established by Congress by Public Law 98-375 and charged
with reporting to the Congress its recommendations for a comprehensive
national commemoration of the 500th anniversay of Columbus' voyages
of discovery in 1492; and

WHEREAS, the Commission's Report calls for commemorative programs
and events which shall have a lasting impact on our educational
and cultural life and which will provide for broad public participation;
and

WHEREAS, one of the primary purposes of the celebratory events
is to create a strengthened awarness of the common history and
heritage of American peoples; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has encouraged state and city officials
to plan state and local quincentenary programs and to establish
Quincentenary Commissions in furtherance thereof; and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas wishes to participate in and contribute
to this important celebratory event; and

WHEREAS, William P. Clements, Jr., former Governor of the
State of Texas, created the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary
Texas Jubilee Commission; and

WHEREAS, work remains to be done to accomplish the original
purposes of that Commission,

NOW THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of the State of
Texas, under the authority vested in me, do hereby re-establish
the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Texas Jubilee Commission.

I. Purpose

The Commission shall propose, evaluate, recommend, and coordinate
activities throughout the State of Texas which develop the themes
recognized in the Quincentenary Jubilee Commission Report in
commemoration of Columbus' discovery of the New World.

II. Functions

  A. The Commission shall encourage development
of projects which will increase knowledge and understanding of
Columbus and his background and the importance of Columbus' voyages
in the development of the modern world.

  B. The Commission shall encourage development
of projects which acknowledge the important impact which the
diversity of settlers in this country has had on the development
of our political, economic, and cultural heritage.

  C. The Commission shall encourage development
of projects which acknowledge the ethnic diversity, democratic
accessibility, and the ideals of a republican and constitutional
government which are hallmarks of American societies and which
have spread throughout the world.

  E. The Commission shall encourage projects which
reflect upon the legacy of Columbus' vision as evidence of the
human ability to grow, learn, and to seek new frontiers.

  F. The Commission shall encourage, coordinate,
and publicize other celebratory activities of interested civic
groups and cultural institutions which comport with the spirit
of the report issued by the Quincentenary Jubilee Commission.

III. Organization

  A. The Commission shall consist of the following
members: Nick Lampson, Chairman; Sheldon Hall, Vice Chairman;
Grace Alcala, Robert S. Bambace, Joy Clayton, Debbie Dillard,
Irene Kissling, Shaun O'Brien, Roland Poncho, Steve Marak, III,
Ginger Purdy; Henry O. Strunk; and David C. Zwingman.

  B. Nick Lampson and Sheldon Hall shall serve as
the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively.

  C. The members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation or reimbursement of actual expenses.

  D. The Commission shall serve at the call of the
Chairman. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.

IV. Reports

The Commission shall periodically submit to the Governor a
schedule and an evaluation of proposed projects and recommend
suggested projects for official recognition by the State of Texas.

This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall
remain in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded
by me.


Issued in Austin, Texas on October 7, 1991.

TRD-9112573

Ann W. Richards

Governor of Texas