SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the delegation from the Live Oak County Historical
Commission, which is visiting the State Capitol on
February 26, 2019; 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 has
received four Distinguished Service Awards from the Texas
Historical Commission; the commission has also made great
headway with cemetery recognition under the leadership of
Cemetery Chair Sherry Kosarek; and
WHEREAS, The Live Oak County Historical Commission is
indeed deserving of recognition for its diligent work to promote
the region's unique cultural history and to preserve the memories
of the citizenry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all who work to achieve the important
goals of the commission and declare February 26, 2019, as Live
Oak County Historical Commission Day at the Texas Capitol; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate