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.