H.R. No. 1473
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Theater is a beloved local landmark and an
iconic business in the Waxahachie community; and
WHEREAS, Located on the Waxahachie town square, the theater
was constructed in 1895; in the early years, it provided a venue for
up-and-coming musical artists and stage actors, and it started
showing motion pictures in 1907; the theater operated under a
number of names over the succeeding years, and following a fire, it
reopened as the Texas Theater on March 31, 1939; in 2022, the new
owners, Jon and Alyssa Garrett, restored the building to its former
art deco glory, complete with gilded detailing and red and bronze
accents; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest theaters in the state, The Texas
Theater has hosted numerous famous artists in its history,
including Leon Russell, Jack Ingram, and Miranda Lambert, and Rusty
Wier recorded a live album there; today, the theater continues to
present live music performances, as well as movies, plays, and
stand-up comedy; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, The Texas Theater has been a
treasured community asset, and it is indeed deserving of
recognition for its vital contributions to Waxahachie and the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor The Texas Theater in Waxahachie and extend
to Jon and Alyssa Garrett and their staff sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the theater as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1473 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House