H.C.R. No. 3  



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The exceptional efforts of Nancy McKinley to 
preserve the history of Midland and the Permian Basin have enriched 
countless lives within her community and throughout the Lone Star 
State; and
	WHEREAS, A West Texas native, Mrs. McKinley has been a member 
of the Midland County Historical Society since the early 1950s and 
currently serves as its president; she is also chair of the Midland 
County Historical Commission and a member of the Daughters of the 
Republic of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This highly esteemed woman has worked 
wholeheartedly to protect and preserve the historical fabric of the 
area where she was born and raised; to that end, one of her premier 
achievements has been the restoration of the turn-of-the-century 
Z. Taylor Brown-Sarah Dorsey Medallion Home and preservation of the 
venerable mulberry tree that graces its lawn; and
	WHEREAS, Thanks to her perseverance and hard work, a number 
of noteworthy Midland structures have received Texas Historical 
Commission markers, including the First National Bank Building, the 
T. S. Hogan Petroleum Building, and the Yucca Theatre; her efforts 
have also helped to secure the Midland County Historical Museum, 
which she serves as curator; and
	WHEREAS, Nancy McKinley has taken a leading role in ensuring 
that the heritage of Midland is preserved for future generations, 
and through her unwavering commitment to that cause, she has won the 
deep appreciation and affection of her community; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby commend Nancy McKinley on her priceless 
contributions to historic preservation in the Lone Star State and 
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. McKinley as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                        Craddick




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House on July 
18, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate on July 
24, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor