SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
honor the Birdville Historical Society; and

	WHEREAS, The Birdville Historical Society, a nonprofit 
organization, was founded in March of 1996 to preserve and 
protect the historical significance of the greater Birdville 
area; and

	WHEREAS, The historical society has 120 members; the 
board members of the society are Betty Porter, president; 
Laura Hunter, first vice president; Bob Watkins, second vice 
president; Fran Burns, secretary; and David Harper, treasurer; 
and

	WHEREAS, On May 20, 2006, the 10th annual reunion of the 
society is being held in conjunction with the Birdville Cemetery 
Association; the cemetery's oldest known burial plot dates from 
1852; and

	WHEREAS, The reunion, including a dinner, entertainment, 
and tours, is being held on the cemetery grounds; the historical 
society has met at the cemetery since its first reunion, and 
there is now a beautiful gazebo to enjoy; and

	WHEREAS, The members of the Birdville Historical Society 
are worthy of legislative recognition for their efforts to 
preserve the history and heritage of the Birdville community; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the 
Birdville Historical Society for its invaluable contributions 
to historical preservation in our state; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate