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79S20647 JTR-D



By:  Merritt                                                    H.C.R. No. 18 







CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, The striking beauty and variety of the Texas 

landscape is aptly showcased in our system of state parks, and these 

irreplaceable public spaces are among the state's most compelling 

attractions for tourists and residents alike; and

	WHEREAS, The year 2005 marks the 70th anniversary of Tyler 

State Park and offers an apt opportunity to reflect on the park's 

importance to generations of Texans; and

	WHEREAS, First developed by members of the Civilian 

Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, the park has served 

for years as an inviting retreat for many, and the ongoing 

renovation and restoration of the park only continues to enhance 

its appeal; and

	WHEREAS, Among the park's most distinctive features are the 

hand-hewn rock walls and other structures designed to prevent soil 

erosion, labor-intensive undertakings that the park workers 

created and completed by hand; and

	WHEREAS, The countless visitors who enjoy Tyler State Park 

yearly are indebted both to the laborers who originally created the 

park and to the contemporary caretakers of the park's legacy, and 

the park's popularity is eloquent tribute to the value of the 

worthwhile work of these dedicated individuals; now, therefore, be 

it

	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 

2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of 

Tyler State Park and extend to all those associated with the park 

sincere appreciation and gratitude for their efforts to preserve 

this essential public resource.