H.R. No. 1114

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society celebrated the grand opening of the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center on February 22, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1977, the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society is a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to preserving African American heritage; genealogical research is one of the organization's primary focuses, and its efforts toward discovering the family histories of local residents have revealed ancestries that stretch back to the original 13 American colonies; and

WHEREAS, The Lenora Rolla Heritage Center is located in the Terrell Heights Historic District of Fort Worth in a building that has been designated a historical and cultural landmark; the center will house the society's offices as well as a museum of artifacts with historical significance to local families of African descent; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of the rich cultural legacies of the state's residents provides all Texans with a deeper understanding of their shared history, and the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center promises to be an outstanding resource that will help communicate the fascinating and inspiring saga of the African American citizens of Tarrant County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the grand opening of the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center and extend to members and supporters of the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society sincere best wishes for continued success with the organization's important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the society as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Veasey

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1114 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House