1-1 By: Grusendorf (Senate Sponsor - Harris of Tarrant) H.C.R. No. 119 1-2 (In the Senate - Received from the House May 12, 1993; 1-3 May 13, 1993, read first time and referred to Committee on 1-4 Administration; May 23, 1993, reported favorably by the following 1-5 vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 23, 1993, sent to printer.) 1-6 COMMITTEE VOTE 1-7 Yea Nay PNV Absent 1-8 Haley x 1-9 Moncrief x 1-10 Ellis x 1-11 Montford x 1-12 Shapiro x 1-13 Truan x 1-14 Turner x 1-15 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-16 WHEREAS, The Texas State Museum of History in Arlington is a 1-17 popular educational attraction that draws thousands of visitors to 1-18 tour its fine exhibits each year; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Conveniently located in the Dallas-Fort Worth 1-20 Metroplex and set amid a host of unique cultural and recreational 1-21 opportunities available in the dynamic city of Arlington, the 1-22 museum serves as an important statewide resource for the 1-23 preservation of Texas historical artifacts; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Since its founding 10 years ago, the museum has 1-25 experienced steady growth, and it continues to expand with each 1-26 passing year to keep pace with the increasing interest of Texans in 1-27 the rich frontier heritage and spirit of the Lone Star State; and 1-28 WHEREAS, The Texas State Museum of History has established a 1-29 widespread reputation for excellence throughout the state for the 1-30 valuable role it plays as a coordinating museum for more than 400 1-31 museums in Texas and as a goodwill ambassador to museums outside 1-32 the borders of the state; and 1-33 WHEREAS, The museum also offers a unique program of education 1-34 in its Children's Museum School and has expanded the knowledge and 1-35 interest of many Texas schoolchildren in the history of their state 1-36 through its active involvement in the public school system; and 1-37 WHEREAS, For 10 years, the Texas State Museum of History has 1-38 helped to preserve and showcase our state's legacy for many 1-39 appreciative travelers, and it is indeed deserving of special 1-40 recognition for its continuing contributions in this regard; now, 1-41 therefore, be it 1-42 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 1-43 hereby declare the Texas State Museum of History in Arlington the 1-44 official state history museum of Texas and commend this fine 1-45 institution for its exceptional efforts in sustaining the bountiful 1-46 cultural and historical heritage of this state so that it may be 1-47 enjoyed by generations of Texans to come; and, be it further 1-48 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-49 prepared for the Texas State Museum of History as an expression of 1-50 high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas. 1-51 * * * * * 1-52 Austin, 1-53 Texas 1-54 May 23, 1993 1-55 Hon. Bob Bullock 1-56 President of the Senate 1-57 Sir: 1-58 We, your Committee on Administration to which was referred H.C.R. 1-59 No. 119, have had the same under consideration, and I am instructed 1-60 to report it back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do 1-61 pass and be printed. 1-62 Haley, 1-63 Chairman 1-64 * * * * * 1-65 WITNESSES 1-66 No witnesses appeared on H.C.R. No. 119.