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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 937
 1-3           WHEREAS, Virginia Goodrow of Palestine is most deserving
 1-4     of special legislative recognition as she retires from the
 1-5     Anderson County Historical Commission after 14 years of dedicated
 1-6     service; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, An Anderson County native, Mrs. Goodrow has been
 1-8     chair of the Anderson County Historical Commission since 1987,
 1-9     when she became only the fourth person to hold that post since the
1-10     commission was founded in 1957; in this capacity, she has overseen
1-11     many substantial changes within the commission and has helped the
1-12     county acquire 60 historical markers, including 26 that are on the
1-13     National Register of Historic Places and six private markers; and
1-14           WHEREAS, During her first year as chair, she co-presented
1-15     a paper on "Indian Trails, Early Roads and Ferry Crossings of
1-16     Anderson County" for the Texas State Historical Commission
1-17     Convention; since that time, Mrs. Goodrow has brought a number
1-18     of noteworthy projects to fruition, and her efforts have included
1-19     the creation of a map showing the location of historical markers
1-20     and tour routes and the completion of a project in conjunction
1-21     with Trinity Valley Community College that lists the location of
1-22     166 cemeteries; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, She has also greatly benefited countless
 2-2     individuals and organizations, providing assistance with the
 2-3     formation of the Friends of the Howard House and direction to the
 2-4     East Texas Museum of Culture regarding state grant money for
 2-5     building improvement; in addition, Mrs. Goodrow has aided the
 2-6     Palestine Preservation Commission with its Texas Certified Local
 2-7     Government and Main Street Project, assisted with tourism and 
 2-8     development, and shared historical information with the Palestine
 2-9     Chamber of Commerce; and
2-10           WHEREAS, Moreover, she helped lead the county's
2-11     sesquicentennial birthday celebration in 1996 and provided
2-12     leadership during the relocation of the Anderson County
2-13     Historical Commission's headquarters to the Federal Building
2-14     in 1991; and
2-15           WHEREAS, This civic-minded woman has been active with
2-16     Howard House Museum, Harvey Woman's Club, DAR Retired Teacher's
2-17     Association, the Anderson County Genealogical Society, and the
2-18     National Trust for Historic Preservation, among others; and
2-19           WHEREAS, Mrs. Goodrow's remarkable tenure as chair of
2-20     the Anderson County Historical Commission has been invaluable to
2-21     the preservation of the history of her beloved hometown and the
2-22     surrounding area, and it is a privilege to commend her for her
2-23     significant efforts; now, therefore, be it
2-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-1     77th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Virginia Goodrow for her
 3-2     exceptional contributions as chair of the Anderson County
 3-3     Historical Commission and extend to her sincere best wishes
 3-4     for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 3-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
 3-6     prepared for Mrs. Goodrow as an expression of high regard from
 3-7     the Texas Senate.
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3-10                                          President of the Senate
3-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-13                                  on May 4, 2001.
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3-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-17                                           Member, Texas Senate