By Truitt                                               H.R. No. 69
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The groundbreaking for the National Cowgirl Museum
 1-2     and Hall of Fame's new facility takes place in February 2001 in
 1-3     Fort Worth, and this noteworthy event is indeed worthy of special
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Since it opened in Hereford in 1975, the facility
 1-6     has established itself as an educational resource for countless
 1-7     people and is nationally renowned for its exhibits, research
 1-8     library, rare photograph collection, and the honorees in its Hall
 1-9     of Fame; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2002, the
1-11     new 33,000-square-foot facility is located in Fort Worth's
1-12     venerable cultural district and will include five exhibit
1-13     galleries, traveling exhibits, and a multipurpose theater, as well
1-14     as an expanded research library, a retail store, and the
1-15     prestigious Hall of Fame; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Cowgirls helped shape the American West and have
1-17     become an enduring symbol of strength, hope, and perseverance, and
1-18     this outstanding structure will give fellow Texans and visitors an
1-19     appreciation for the spirit of these pioneering women; and
1-20           WHEREAS, The rich heritage and tradition of the cowgirl
1-21     spirit is an important part of the Lone Star State's history, and
1-22     it is truly a privilege to acknowledge the development of the new
1-23     site of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby commemorate the groundbreaking of the National
 2-3     Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and extend to all those associated
 2-4     with this unique facility sincere best wishes for good fortune and
 2-5     happiness in future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for prominent display in the National Cowgirl Museum and
 2-8     Hall of Fame as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
 2-9     Representatives.