S.C.R. No. 64
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Texas State History Museum Foundation performs
an invaluable service by helping preserve and promote the heritage
of the Lone Star State through its support of the Bullock Texas
State History Museum in Austin; and
WHEREAS, The foundation was created in 1999 to raise private
funds and advocate for the creation of a state history museum; with
the support of the citizens of Texas, the Bullock Museum opened its
doors on April 21, 2001; named in memory of Lieutenant Governor Bob
Bullock, the museum tells the ever-unfolding story of Texas to the
broadest possible audience; and
WHEREAS, In the years since, the Bullock Museum has welcomed
more than 9.1 million visitors, including 1.2 million Texas
schoolchildren; the Texas State History Museum Foundation has
played a vital role in this success by contributing more than $30
million to benefit the museum's educational programming and
exhibitions; and
WHEREAS, In 2019 the foundation completed its Texas on the
Horizon Campaign, raising over $11.5 million to fund the exhibition
of the 300-year-old French ship La Belle and its cargo, which were
excavated from Matagorda Bay by the Texas Historical Commission in
1996; and
WHEREAS, For 20 years, the Texas State History Museum
Foundation has worked to preserve and promote the inspiring story
of Texas through its generous support of the Bullock Museum and its
programs, and the organization is truly deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend the Texas State History Museum Foundation and extend
to its trustees and staff sincere best wishes for continued success
in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the Senate
on May 16, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 64 was adopted by the House
on May 24, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor