79R4046 JNC-D

By:  Hardcastle                                                   H.R. No. 190



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Quanah has been selected as a National 
Main Street City in recognition of its outstanding commitment to 
the development of its historic downtown area; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission and the 
National Trust for Historic Preservation, this honor is bestowed on 
cities that excel in 10 categories, with selection criteria focused 
on planning, staff and volunteers, preservation ethic, training, 
and program assessment; and
	WHEREAS, Quanah has been named a Texas Main Street City each 
year since 1996 and has earned National Main Street City status a 
host of times; the designation rewards the industrious and 
resourceful Quanah Historical Preservation for its efforts to 
strengthen the core of the city by addressing the program's four 
main principles: organization, promotion, design, and economic 
growth; and
	WHEREAS, The civic leaders of Quanah are justifiably proud of 
their town's latest accomplishment, and the Main Street Award 
demonstrates the exceptional leadership, vision, and volunteerism 
of local residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the city of Quanah on its 
designation as a National Main Street City and commend all those 
involved for their vital efforts in behalf of the city.