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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the delegation from the Live Oak County Historical |
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Commission, which is visiting the State Capitol on |
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February 26, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission was |
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founded in the early 1960s under the auspices of Judge Harry L. |
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Hinton to help preserve and promote local history; and |
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WHEREAS, The commission strives to educate the public |
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through the publication of historical resources and through |
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collaboration with local civic organizations; staff and |
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volunteers also work with local officials to strengthen policy |
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related to preservation and to honor outstanding individuals and |
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businesses that have helped shape the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The commission helps preserve the region's unique |
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history by placing historical markers at notable sites |
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throughout the area; it also advocates for the acquisition of |
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archeological grants to study historic sites, such as the Fort |
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Merrill grounds; and |
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WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission has |
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received four Distinguished Service Awards from the Texas |
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Historical Commission; the commission has also made great |
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headway with cemetery recognition under the leadership of |
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Cemetery Chair Sherry Kosarek; and |
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WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission is |
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indeed deserving of recognition for its diligent work to promote |
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the region's unique cultural history and to preserve the memories |
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of the citizenry; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all who work to achieve the important |
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goals of the commission and declare February 26, 2019, as Live |
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Oak County Historical Commission Day at the Texas Capitol; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 14, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |