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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House