H.R. No. 93
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Traces of Texas online photography project is
making a significant contribution to the preservation of the
heritage of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, photographer Jac Darsnek began taking
pictures of locations and buildings across Texas that he feared
would one day be lost without having been recorded, and in 2013, he
started sharing his photos on social media; his Facebook account
took off in 2015, when he uploaded a vintage photograph of the
original Whataburger location in Corpus Christi from 1955, and the
photo was accessed by 12 million viewers; and
WHEREAS, Since embarking on the project, Mr. Darsnek has
traveled more than 200,000 miles across the state, and the Traces of
Texas website features a robust collection of his striking color
photographs of such sites as roadside cafes, ranch gates, railroad
bridges, drive-in theaters, and countless other subjects; the
website also includes arcane Texas facts that are updated daily and
a forum for visitors to share their own stories and photos; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the website and Facebook page, Traces
of Texas is available on Instagram and Twitter, where followers can
enjoy photographs of various sites, as well as stills from classic
Texas films and remembrances of celebrated Texans of the past; and
WHEREAS, A thriving online community dedicated to all things
Texan, Traces of Texas is a lively celebration of the history,
culture, and enduring legacy of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Traces of Texas
online photography project and extend to all those associated with
the initiative sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Traces of Texas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House