SRC-PNG H.C.R. 124 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.C.R. 124
By: Seaman (Truan)
Administration
5/13/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center in Corpus Christi is a
resource that has benefited the citizens of Corpus Christi for nearly a
quarter of a century. Founded in 1974 by Mrs. Billie Trimble Chandler, the
museum houses an extensive collection of Asian artifacts and is the only
gallery of its kind in Texas. The majority of the museum's collection was
brought from Japan to America in the 1950s, and the facility's numerous
exhibits also include pieces from China, Korea, India, the Philippines,
Vietnam, and other countries of Southeast Asia. Currently, its operation is
financed through the support of its patrons within the community. The
facility does not receive any state appropriations. H.C.R. 59 designates
Corpus Christi's Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center the Official
State Museum of Asian Cultures. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.C.R. 124 submits the following resolutions:

That the 76th Legislature designates Corpus Christi's Asian Cultures Museum
& Educational Center as the Official State Museum of Asian Cultures. 

That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for prominent display
in the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate.