By Hunter H.C.R. No. 104 76R6514 BE-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The preservation of the history of Texas is and must 1-2 remain a priority if the long and noble story of this state is to 1-3 remain meaningful for future generations; and 1-4 WHEREAS, One of the finest efforts toward that end is the 1-5 Texas Forts Trail, hundreds of miles of highway that loop through 1-6 the heart of the historic northwestern frontier of Texas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Stretching from Fort Richardson near Jacksboro 1-8 southwest to Fort McKavett outside of Menard, the Texas Forts Trail 1-9 is a tangible link to an exciting period of the Lone Star State's 1-10 history; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The African-American regiments of Buffalo Soldiers 1-12 distinguished themselves at these remote outposts and earned 1-13 positions of respect and real authority; Native American tribes 1-14 fought on these plains, in a valiant but losing bid to protect 1-15 their hunting grounds and traditions; and 1-16 WHEREAS, From the ruins of the Spanish Presidio San Luis de 1-17 las Amarillas to the official Texas state longhorn herd at Fort 1-18 Griffin, there is much to see and experience along this amazing 1-19 route that so brilliantly illuminates the history of this state; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, On March 8, 1999, members of the Texas Forts Trail 1-22 organization and their associates will construct an authentic early 1-23 Texas camp on the grounds of the State Capitol as part of the 1-24 festivities in recognition of the Texas Forts Trail; this 2-1 fascinating occasion will no doubt illustrate even further the 2-2 skills and bravery possessed by the soldiers and settlers of the 2-3 Lone Star State; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The Texas Forts Trail and the events at the Capitol 2-5 are affiliated with the Texas Travel Trails Heritage Tourism 2-6 Program, which was established in 1968 to combine the economic 2-7 benefits of tourism with family education; and 2-8 WHEREAS, With the Texas Historical Commission, and in 2-9 coordination with a number of other state agencies, the Texas 2-10 Travel Trails Heritage Tourism Program is committed to the 2-11 preservation and protection of Texas culture, and the establishment 2-12 of the Texas Forts Trail is yet more proof of the fine work these 2-13 agencies have accomplished; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-15 hereby recognize the Texas Forts Trail and extend to all those 2-16 associated with this valuable project warm best wishes for great 2-17 success and heartily encourage all citizens of the Lone Star State 2-18 to investigate the vacation potential of heritage tourism in Texas; 2-19 and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the Texas Forts Trail organization as an expression of 2-22 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.