SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 218
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum in
celebrating the dedication of a sculpture of Governor Jim Hogg on
March 23, 2025; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable sculpture, located at the
Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum in Rusk, serves to
celebrate and preserve the legacy of James Stephen "Jim" Hogg,
who was born in Rusk on March 24, 1851, and was the first
native-born Texan to serve as governor of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The inspiration for the sculpture arose from
Governor Hogg's final speech, in which he declared public office
to be an earned distinction and unwavering morality in government
as the strongest defense against political corruption; and
WHEREAS, Design and fundraising efforts for the sculpture
began in March of 2024, and through the generous contributions of
Rusk's pioneer families and other community supporters, the
sculpture and three cast iron plaques commemorating Governor
Hogg and the sculpture's sponsors were officially unveiled in
January of 2025; and
WHEREAS, The Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum's
board of directors, including president Betty MarContell and
members Stephanie Caveness, Jim Cromwell, Rachel Loden, and
Kevin Gentry, were instrumental in the success of this project
and of the museum, and it is indeed fitting that the board and the
museum's docents and donors be recognized for their dedication to
sharing the storied history of Cherokee County; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum and all
associated with the museum for their many contributions to
preserving Texas history and extend to them best wishes for a
successful dedication ceremony; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate