H.R. No. 886
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Crosby County marked the centennial of
their courthouse with a special celebration on September 27, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, In 1910, citizens selected Crosbyton as the county
seat; disputes over the election were finally resolved two years
later, and the commissioners began planning the construction of a
courthouse on a site donated by one of the city's founders, Julian
Bassett; and
WHEREAS, Fort Worth architect M. L. Waller designed the
building in the neoclassical style; its front elevation features a
full-height entry with a triangular pediment supported by columns,
and the edifice was completed by contractor S. Goodrum in late
1914; and
WHEREAS, In its first decade, the courthouse was the site of
an infamous murder carried out on its very steps, claiming the lives
of two victims who were themselves attempted murder defendants; the
centennial festivities featured a reenactment of the notorious
event, along with tours, a parade, storytelling, and other
activities; since 2000, the courthouse has been recognized by the
Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark;
and
WHEREAS, The Crosby County Courthouse has played an important
role in the community for over a century, and its colorful past
remains a source of fascination to residents and visitors alike;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of the Crosby County
Courthouse and commend all those associated with the 100th
anniversary celebrations for their noteworthy efforts.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 886 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House