86R12925 CW-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 534
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Morton Museum of Cooke County in Gainesville
celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Located in a restored building that once housed the
Gainesville city hall, firehouse, and jail, the Morton Museum of
Cooke County opened on December 7, 1968; owned and operated by the
Cooke County Heritage Society, the museum curates a range of
historical exhibits, and it also offers educational programs and
maintains a substantial archival and photographic collection for
researchers; and
WHEREAS, The Morton Museum owes its existence to the efforts
of concerned citizens who joined forces with the heritage society
in the 1960s to stop the demolition of the historic 1884 building
that is now occupied by the museum; the movement was also supported
by Gainesville native Granville C. Morton and his wife, Gladys,
whose generous donations helped lead to the creation of this
treasured landmark that bears their name; and
WHEREAS, For the past half century, the Morton Museum of
Cooke County has served as a valued resource for local residents and
visitors alike, and the continued growth of the institution is a
tribute to the vision of its founders and the unwavering commitment
of its patrons, staff, and volunteers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Morton Museum of Cooke County
on celebrating its 50th anniversary and extend to all those
associated with the museum sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.