Bill Text: TX HCR125 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 30, 2011, as Marshall Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - Signed by the Governor [HCR125 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HCR125-Enrolled.html

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H.C.R. No. 125

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Residents of Marshall are gathering at the State
Capitol on March 30, 2011, to celebrate the contributions of their
fair city to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Located near the Texas-Louisiana border in the
beautiful rolling hills of East Texas, the city was named in honor
of Chief Justice John Marshall and has served as the seat of
Harrison County since 1842; and
WHEREAS, By 1860, Marshall had become one of the largest and
wealthiest towns in the region, and its success was due in large
part to the railway system that supported the town's commercial and
industrial development and sizable agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS, Today, blessed with an abundance of red and white
clay, residents of Marshall have built a flourishing ceramics
industry, with 12 wholesale pottery manufacturers, five retail
outlets, and countless talented artisans; and
WHEREAS, The city has long been considered an educational
center for East Texas, as it is home to three institutions of higher
learning: East Texas Baptist University, Texas State Technical
College, and Wiley College; and
WHEREAS, For many years, citizens of Marshall have
demonstrated a deep commitment to preserving their heritage, as
evidenced by the Ginocchio National Historic District, which
features one of the state's finest examples of Victorian hotel
architecture, the 1896 Ginocchio Hotel; the city is also the site of
the Texas and Pacific Depot, the Allen House, the Weisman Center,
and the Harrison County Historical Museum, all of which contribute
to a revitalized downtown area; and
WHEREAS, Supporting a thriving arts community as well, the
city is aided by the Marshall Regional Arts Council, which has
presented lively seasons of performances to residents and tourists
alike for the past two decades; the Michelson Museum of Art, the
Marshall Symphony, and the Marshall Visual Arts Center all
contribute to the cultural vibrancy of this remarkable East Texas
city; and
WHEREAS, Marshall was named an All-American City by the
National Municipal League in 1976, and the city's residents remain
justifiably proud of this prestigious honor as they continue their
efforts to preserve the city's rich history while preparing for a
bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize March 30, 2011, as Marshall Day at the State
Capitol and extend to all those who are visiting sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable and informative trip to the State Capitol.
Hughes
Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
Allen Gooden Murphy
Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
Aycock Harless Parker
Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
Berman Hartnett Paxton
Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
Branch Hochberg Phillips
Brown Hopson Pickett
Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
Burnam Howard of Travis Price
Button Huberty Quintanilla
Cain Hughes Raymond
Callegari Hunter Reynolds
Carter Isaac Riddle
Castro Jackson Ritter
Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
Christian Keffer Schwertner
Coleman King of Parker Scott
Cook King of Taylor Sheets
Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
Deshotel Lavender Strama
Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
Dutton Lozano Thompson
Eiland Lucio III Torres
Eissler Lyne Truitt
Elkins Madden Turner
Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
Farrar Margo Villarreal
Fletcher Marquez Vo
Flynn Martinez Walle
Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
Gallego McClendon White
Garza Menendez Woolley
Geren Miles Workman
Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the Senate on March
30, 2011, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor