H.C.R. No. 119
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On this day, March 23, 2005, residents of Marshall,
Texas, are gathering at the State Capitol to celebrate the
contributions of their city to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Located a short distance from the Texas-Louisiana
border, Marshall is situated amidst the beautiful rolling hills of
East Texas; the city was named in honor of Chief Justice John
Marshall and has served as the seat of Harrison County since 1842;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1841, Marshall became known as the
"Gateway to Texas" after the War Between the States and grew to be
one of the largest and most prosperous towns in the region due, in
large part, to the railway system that supported the town's
commercial and industrial development and sizable agricultural
industry from the late 1850s onward; and
WHEREAS, Marshall is home to the historic Harrison County
Courthouse; dedicated in 1901, the courthouse was designed in the
Classic Revival style by noted architect James Riley Gordon;
construction was supervised by local architect Charles G.
Lancaster, who also supervised expansion projects in 1925 and 1927;
throughout the 20th century, the courthouse remained the
centerpiece of community life and is entered on the National
Register of Historic Places and is both a Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark and a State Archaeological Landmark; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, citizens of Marshall have
demonstrated a deeply rooted commitment to preserving their
heritage; visitors to this lovely town can reflect on times gone by
during a leisurely stroll through the Ginocchio National Historic
District, which features one of the state's finest examples of
Victorian hotel architecture, the 1896 Ginocchio Hotel; the city is
also the site of the Texas and Pacific Depot, the Allen House, the
Weisman Center, the Harrison County Historical Museum, and the
Hotel Marshall, which is currently being restored, all of which
contribute to a revitalized downtown area; and
WHEREAS, Marshall has also long been considered an
educational center for East Texas; that tradition carries on today,
as it is the home of three institutions of higher learning: Wiley
College, East Texas Baptist University, and Texas State Technical
College; and
WHEREAS, Today, blessed with an abundance of red and white
clay, residents of Marshall and countless talented artisans have
built a flourishing ceramics industry; and
WHEREAS, Marshall offers a high quality of life for its
citizens with community-wide festivals each year, including
Stagecoach Days, the Fire Ant Festival, and the famous Wonderland
of Lights; supporting a thriving arts community as well, the city is
aided by the Marshall Regional Arts Council, which has presented
lively seasons of performances to residents and tourists alike for
the past 20 years; the Michelson Museum of Art, the Marshall
Symphony, and the Marshall Visual Arts Center all contribute to the
cultural vibrancy of this remarkable East Texas city; and
WHEREAS, Marshall was named an All-American City by the
National Municipal League in 1976, and the city's residents remain
justifiably proud of this prestigious honor as they continue their
efforts to preserve the city's rich heritage while preparing for a
bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize March 23, 2005, as Marshall Day at the State
Capitol and extend to all those who are visiting sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable and informative trip to the State Capitol.
Hughes
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 119 was adopted by the House on
March 23, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 119 was adopted by the Senate on
March 23, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor