H.R. No. 1607
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition's "Home for the
Future" in Dallas is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its
construction in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Located in the North Oak Cliff neighborhood, the
"Home for the Future" was built for the 100th anniversary of the
founding of the Republic of Texas in 1836; costing $15,000, the
house was billed as the first all-electric home in North America and
boasted a view of the burgeoning downtown Dallas skyline from a
second floor deck; and
WHEREAS, The "Home for the Future" was architecturally
designed in the manner of such notable Bauhaus and Art Deco Texas
Centennial Exposition buildings as the Magnolia Lounge and what is
now the Women's Museum, and General Electric outfitted its rooms
with many state-of-the-art appliances that it wished to introduce
to prospective home buyers; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Cameron Smith purchased the property and
has worked to restore many of its original architectural details;
today a North Oak Cliff landmark, it has been featured in fashion
shoots, films, and commercial productions; and
WHEREAS, The "Home for the Future" is an important piece of
the history of Dallas and a striking example of Art Deco design, and
it is indeed a pleasure to recognize the house during this milestone
year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the
construction of the Texas Centennial Exposition's "Home for the
Future" and extend to homeowner Cameron Smith sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Anchia
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1607 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House