Public Schools Week Proclamation

A delegation from the Grand Lodge of Texas visited the Capitol in Austin to witness
Governer Rick Perry's signing of the Texas Public Schools Week proclamation.
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(l to r) Governor Rick Perry, David Counts, Grand Junior Warden Donny Broughton, Grand Master Reese L. Harrison, Jr., and Past Grand Master Jack Hightower. The Governor speaks to the representatives of the Grand Lodge prior to signing the proclamation. The Grand Master and State Representative Warren Chisum inspect Chisum's collection of Vaseline Glass. The Governor prepares to sign the Public Schools Week proclamation.
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The Governor with the delegation from the Grand Lodge of Texas. Governor Perry signs the Public Schools Week proclamation. Governor Perry demonstrates that the pen is mightier than the sword. The Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master Elmer Murphey receive the pens used to sign the proclamation.
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David Counts goes over some last minute details with Governor Perry. State Representative Warren Chisum receives a special gift from David Counts. Deputy Grand Master Elmer Murphey and Grand Treasurer Archie Scott enjoy the ambience of the Governor's office. Governor Perry greets Grand Junior Warden Donny Broughton and the Grand Master.
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(l to r) Governor Perry, David Counts, Deputy Grand Master Elmer Murphey, Grand Secretary Tom Guest and Grand Treasurer Archie Scott. Governor Perry greets Past Grand Master Jack Hightower. In the Capitol Annex (l to r): Grand Secretary Tom Guest, Past Grand Master Jack Hightower, Grand Master Reese L. Harrison, Jr., Deputy Grand Master Elmer Murphey, Grand Junior Warden Donny Broughton, Grand Treasurer Archie Scott, and David Counts.