By Seaman                                            H.C.R. No. 124
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center is
 1-2     truly a unique resource that has benefited the citizens of Corpus
 1-3     Christi for nearly a quarter of a century, and its long-standing
 1-4     service to both residents and visitors of Texas alike is indeed
 1-5     deserving of special legislative recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Founded in 1974 by Mrs. Billie Trimble Chandler, the
 1-7     museum houses one of the finest and most extensive collections of
 1-8     Asian artifacts in the United States and is the only gallery of its
 1-9     kind in Texas; its operation is financed only through the generous
1-10     support of its patrons within the community and the facility does
1-11     not receive any state appropriations; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The majority of the museum's outstanding collection
1-13     was brought from Japan to America in the 1950s, and the facility's
1-14     numerous exhibits also include exquisite pieces from China, Korea,
1-15     India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and the countries of Southeast
1-16     Asia; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Thanks to the efforts of executive director Ellen N.
1-18     Murry and the many other individuals who have devoted their time
1-19     and energy to the success of the museum, the Asian Cultures Museum
1-20     & Educational Center continues to serve a vital role in the Corpus
1-21     Christi community, providing an invaluable resource for increasing
1-22     public awareness of the countries of Asia and their peoples; now,
1-23     therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-1     hereby designate Corpus Christi's Asian Cultures Museum &
 2-2     Educational Center the Official State Museum of Asian Cultures;
 2-3     and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for prominent display in the museum as an expression of
 2-6     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.