By: Hughes 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