By:  Ellis                                             S.R. No. 743
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  recognizing the members of the Texas Historical Commission and
    1-4  the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance on the occasion of
    1-5  their workshop, African Americans and Heritage Preservation,
    1-6  which is being presented April 29, 1995, for the benefit of
    1-7  the citizens of Houston; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Since 1953, the Texas Historical Commission
    1-9  has guided the state in its efforts to protect and preserve
   1-10  its heritage and culture; the Greater Houston Preservation
   1-11  Alliance was founded in 1978 with the mission of preserving
   1-12  historic buildings, sites, and neighborhoods throughout the
   1-13  Houston area; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Underwritten by Bank United, the African
   1-15  Americans and Heritage Preservation is a workshop designed
   1-16  to promote the preservation and appreciation of Houston's
   1-17  architectural and cultural historic resources; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Preservation programs such as this workshop
   1-19  can help bring members of the community together, keep vacant
   1-20  lots from taking over neighborhoods, and help communities to
   1-21  develop a sense of pride and self-respect; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, The African Americans and Heritage Preservation
   1-23  workshop will include speeches on such topics as how historical
    2-1  markers and listings can channel tourism revenue to ethnic
    2-2  communities, how historic houses can affect the character of
    2-3  a neighborhood and how to renovate them, and what communities
    2-4  can do to restore their historic cemeteries; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, The program will offer a review of basic
    2-6  techniques for conducting oral history projects and a synopsis
    2-7  of the importance of archaeology in the preservation of African
    2-8  American heritage; the keynote speech is entitled "Texan African
    2-9  American Leaders after Emancipation"; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, The African Americans and Heritage Preservation
   2-11  workshop will be of benefit to the community and help to develop
   2-12  awareness of the work and goals of the Texas Historical Commission
   2-13  and the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance; now, therefore,
   2-14  be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-16  74th Legislature, hereby commend the organizers and sponsors of
   2-17  the African Americans and Heritage Preservation for presenting
   2-18  this valuable workshop to the citizens of Houston and extend best
   2-19  wishes for an enjoyable and productive event; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-21  the Texas Historical Commission and the Greater Houston Preservation
   2-22  Alliance as an expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate.
   2-23                               ______________________________________
   2-24                                       President of the Senate
   2-25                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-1                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-2                               on April 20, 1995.
    3-3                               ______________________________________
    3-4                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-5                               ______________________________________
    3-6                                        Member, Texas Senate