S.C.R. No. 38
 
 
 
 
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, March 31, 2008, commemorates the 200th anniversary
  of the birth of James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of the
  State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Born in North Carolina on that date in 1808, James
  Pinckney Henderson was an attorney who was commissioned as a
  brigadier general in 1836 and sent to the United States to recruit
  for the Texas Army; he was appointed attorney general and minister
  to France and England for the Republic of Texas, and after Texas
  joined the United States, he became the first governor of the state,
  serving from 1846 to 1847; and
         WHEREAS, To ensure that students recognize the pivotal role
  this notable statesman played in the history of the Lone Star State,
  the Henderson County Commissioners Court has designated March 31 of
  each year James Pinckney Henderson Remembrance Day in the county;
  and
         WHEREAS, The original first lady of Texas, Frances Cox
  Henderson, was born in Philadelphia on July 21, 1820; said to speak
  at least 18 languages and accomplished in mathematics and music,
  she studied law and aided her husband with his practice; a devout
  Christian as well, she established Episcopal churches in San
  Augustine, Rusk, Palestine, and Nacogdoches; and
         WHEREAS, In recognition of the myriad contributions this
  remarkable woman also made on behalf of this state, the San
  Augustine County Commissioners Court has designated July 21 of each
  year as Frances Cox Henderson Remembrance Day in the county; and
         WHEREAS, James Pinckney Henderson and Frances Cox Henderson
  figured prominently in the early development of this state, and it
  is fitting that their lives and accomplishments be appropriately
  recognized; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature hereby commemorate the
  year of 2008 as the 200th anniversary of the birth of James Pinckney
  Henderson and formally designate this year as The State of Texas
  1846 First Family Remembrance Year; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
  for the Commissioners Courts of Henderson and San Augustine
  Counties as an expression of esteem by the Texas Senate and House of
  Representatives.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the Senate
  on May 10, 2007.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the House
  on May 18, 2007.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor