SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 565
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Grimes County on the occasion of the
125th anniversary of the historic Grimes County Courthouse,
which is being celebrated on June 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Grimes County Courthouse was built in 1894 and
is the fifth structure to serve as the county's seat of
government; it replaced the fourth building, which was lost to a
fire in 1893, and uses a part of the red brick from the previous
courthouse's east wall; its distinct color pattern is the result
of using bricks from a variety of different sources; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the courthouse has been the
scene of a wide range of notable events, including a gunfight
over a contested 1898 election that resulted in damage to the
building that is still visible today; a made-for-television film
directed by Goldie Hawn, Hope, featured the courthouse in
multiple scenes; and
WHEREAS, Today, area citizens continue the long tradition
of meeting at the Grimes County Courthouse on election night to
celebrate democracy and await election returns; and
WHEREAS, For 125 years, the Grimes County Courthouse has
been a vital part of the fabric of life in the region, and it is
truly fitting that it receive recognition on the occasion of this
anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Grimes County on
their commitment to preserving their rich history and extend to
them best wishes for a festive 125th anniversary celebration of
the Grimes County Courthouse; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 10, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate