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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Crosby County marked the centennial of |
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their courthouse with a special celebration on September 27, 2014; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In 1910, citizens selected Crosbyton as the county |
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seat; disputes over the election were finally resolved two years |
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later, and the commissioners began planning the construction of a |
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courthouse on a site donated by one of the city's founders, Julian |
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Bassett; and |
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WHEREAS, Fort Worth architect M. L. Waller designed the |
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building in the neoclassical style; its front elevation features a |
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full-height entry with a triangular pediment supported by columns, |
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and the edifice was completed by contractor S. Goodrum in late |
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1914; and |
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WHEREAS, In its first decade, the courthouse was the site of |
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an infamous murder carried out on its very steps, claiming the lives |
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of two victims who were themselves attempted murder defendants; the |
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centennial festivities featured a reenactment of the notorious |
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event, along with tours, a parade, storytelling, and other |
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activities; since 2000, the courthouse has been recognized by the |
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Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Crosby County Courthouse has played an important |
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role in the community for over a century, and its colorful past |
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remains a source of fascination to residents and visitors alike; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of the Crosby County |
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Courthouse and commend all those associated with the 100th |
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anniversary celebrations for their noteworthy efforts. |
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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 886 was adopted by the House on March |
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12, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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