84R20605 CJM-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 1829
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Live Oak County Historical Commission
are gathering at the State Capitol to celebrate Live Oak County
Historical Commission Day on April 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission was
founded in the early 1960s under the auspices of Judge Harry L.
Hinton to help preserve and promote local history; and
WHEREAS, The commission strives to educate the public through
the publication of historical resources and through collaboration
with local civic organizations; staff and volunteers also work with
local officials to strengthen policy related to preservation and to
honor outstanding individuals and businesses that have helped shape
the community; and
WHEREAS, The commission helps preserve the region's unique
history by placing historical markers at notable sites throughout
the area; it also advocates for the acquisition of archeological
grants to study historic sites, such as the Fort Merrill grounds;
and
WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission works
diligently to promote the region's unique cultural history and to
preserve the memories of the citizenry, and everyone involved with
the commission indeed deserves special praise; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2015, as Live Oak County
Historical Commission Day at the State Capitol and commend all
those who work to achieve the commission's important goals; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard from the
Texas House of Representatives.