73R8508 PAN-D
          By Grusendorf                                        H.C.R. No. 119
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas State Museum of History in Arlington is a
    1-2  popular educational attraction that draws thousands of visitors to
    1-3  tour its fine exhibits each year; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Conveniently located in the Dallas-Fort Worth
    1-5  Metroplex and set amid a host of unique cultural and recreational
    1-6  opportunities available in the dynamic city of Arlington, the
    1-7  museum serves as an important statewide resource for the
    1-8  preservation of Texas historical artifacts; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Since its founding 10 years ago, the museum has
   1-10  experienced steady growth, and it continues to expand with each
   1-11  passing year to keep pace with the increasing interest of Texans in
   1-12  the rich frontier heritage and spirit of the Lone Star State; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, The Texas State Museum of History has established a
   1-14  widespread reputation for excellence throughout the state for the
   1-15  valuable role it plays as a coordinating museum for more than 400
   1-16  museums in Texas and as a goodwill ambassador to museums outside
   1-17  the borders of the state; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The museum also offers a unique program of education
   1-19  in its Children's Museum School and has expanded the knowledge and
   1-20  interest of many Texas schoolchildren in the history of their state
   1-21  through its active involvement in the public school system; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, For 10 years, the Texas State Museum of History has
   1-23  helped to preserve and showcase our state's legacy for many
   1-24  appreciative travelers, and it is indeed deserving of special
    2-1  recognition for its continuing contributions in this regard; now,
    2-2  therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4  hereby declare the Texas State Museum of History in Arlington the
    2-5  official state history museum of Texas and commend this fine
    2-6  institution for its exceptional efforts in sustaining the bountiful
    2-7  cultural and historical heritage of this state so that it may be
    2-8  enjoyed by generations of Texans to come; and, be it further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-10  prepared for the Texas State Museum of History as an expression of
   2-11  high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.