H.R. No. 595



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In the late 1920s, the former Marchman Hotel opened 
at the intersection of 10th and Lamar in downtown Wichita Falls; 
eighty years later, a group of local investors has restored the 
building and preserved a piece of their city's rich architectural 
history; and
	WHEREAS, The hotel, built by O. F. Marchman who leased it to 
the Hilton chain shortly after its completion, played host to many 
famous guests, including John Wayne, Lyndon Johnson, and Hubert 
Humphrey; after it closed in 1971,  the building housed the Clampitt 
Retirement Center until 2000; and
	WHEREAS, Prompted by a love of the building, new owners 
decided to restore it to its former glory, and now it houses the 
offices of five state agencies, including the Department of Family 
and Protective Services, and nearly 200 state employees; the owners 
decided to maintain the integrity of the building by returning the 
lobby to its 1920s style and keeping the original reception 
counter, room-key cabinet, and tile floors; and
	WHEREAS, The preservation of the Marchman building is a true 
testament to the hardworking attitude and can-do spirit of the 
citizens of Wichita Falls; the building is a reminder of the city's 
past and will continue to serve to educate future generations about 
the history of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the restoration of the Marchman 
Hotel and extend to all those associated with this institution best 
wishes for the future.

                                                                         Farabee

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 595 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House