84R8899 EEY-D
By: Springer H.C.R. No. 62
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The dynamic community of Nocona in North Texas has
earned distinction for itself in recent years as a center for the
preservation and celebration of classic American automobiles; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the historic Chisholm Trail, Nocona is
home to impressive automotive museums created by local
entrepreneurs Pete and Barbara Horton; the dozens of vintage,
classic, and muscle cars found at the facilities are carefully
maintained by museum director Billy Dean Dobbs; and
WHEREAS, The Horton Classic Car Museum is housed in a former
Ford dealership on West Walnut Street, and it features more than 120
automobiles, including over 40 Corvettes from nearly every model
year between 1953 and 1978, as well as a variety of Packards,
Plymouths, Oldsmobiles, and a Studebaker, among other makes; and
WHEREAS, The Horton Motor Company Museum is situated a few
blocks away in the town's picturesque former Chevrolet dealership,
and it contains 16 more cars from the Hortons' collection,
including a 1965 Chevy Chevelle SS Malibu Z-16, a 1970 Plymouth
Hemi-Cuda "Tribute" Convertible, and a 1968 Shelby GT-500 Cobra
Mustang signed by legendary automobile designer Carroll Shelby; and
WHEREAS, Each May, the community proudly hosts Cruisin'
Nocona, one of the fastest growing events of its kind in the Lone
Star State; for three days, the town attracts classic cars and car
enthusiasts from across the state and region; events include a
classic car cruise through the scenic hills of the Red River Valley
and the exciting Vicari Classic Car Auction; and
WHEREAS, American automobiles of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s
embody our nation's robust sense of style, our love of adventure,
and our joy in the open road, and the community of Nocona is indeed
worthy of special distinction for its celebration of the
indomitable spirit of the classic automobile; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the town of Nocona as the official Classic Car
Capital of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until its 10th anniversary.