1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize one of the state's great historical treasures, the 1-5 Admiral Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Established to honor revered Fleet Admiral 1-7 Chester W. Nimitz, who served as commander-in-chief of the 1-8 Pacific theater during World War II, the Admiral Nimitz Museum 1-9 presents the story of this distinguished leader's youth in 1-10 Fredericksburg, early career in the United States Navy, wartime 1-11 service, and continued postwar service; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Admiral Nimitz Museum is located in a hotel 1-13 established by his grandfather for horse-bound travelers passing 1-14 through Fredericksburg; a fitting tribute to a highly esteemed 1-15 World War II leader, the museum also preserves the local history 1-16 and small-town charm of mid-19th century Fredericksburg; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The Admiral Nimitz Museum offers its 130,000 annual 1-18 visitors insightful, didactic exhibits which, in addition to 1-19 honoring Admiral Nimitz, portray a critical event in modern 1-20 history and a world in transition; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Texas has long been proud to be the home state of 1-22 Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and it is likewise proud of 1-23 the Fredericksburg museum established in his honor; the 2-1 Admiral Nimitz Museum will serve generations to come, helping 2-2 them remember an esteemed Texas leader and the sacrifice and 2-3 determination of the men who fought to defend their nation 2-4 in World War II; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 77th Legislature, hereby recognize the Admiral Nimitz Museum 2-7 in Fredericksburg, Texas, for its outstanding work to honor 2-8 Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and to preserve the history 2-9 of the United States and Texas; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the Admiral Nimitz Museum as an expression of high regard from 2-12 the Texas Senate. 2-13 Wentworth 2-14 Van de Putte 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on February 16, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate