HR283 - Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Preservation Texas Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 283       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Members of Preservation Texas are gathering in   Austin on February 19, 2025, for Preservation Day at the State   Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Preservation Texas is dedicated to   empowering Texans to protect their cultural heritage; the   organization is headquartered in San Marcos and maintains regional   offices in Tyler and El Paso; and          WHEREAS, Preservation Texas raises awareness of the state's   prehistory and history, fostering understanding of the lives of   those who came before us; it also engages in historical and   archaeological research and educates both professionals and the   general public on issues that impact preservation; and          WHEREAS, A steward of significant buildings, collections,   and cultural landscapes, PT maintains a number of important sites,   including the Bassett Farm in Falls and Limestone Counties; its   Texas Rural African-American Heritage Grants Program, made   possible through funding from the National Park Service, supports   the rehabilitation of historic African-American institutional   buildings in small towns; in Falls County, the organization   conducts hands-on work to conserve the Hopewell Freedom Colony,   which features an official Historic Texas Cemetery and extensive   archaeological resources; in addition, PT serves as fiscal sponsor   for the Dr. James Lee Dickey House reconstruction project in   Taylor, among others; and          WHEREAS, Since 2004, Preservation Texas has compiled its   signature Most Endangered Places list, which spotlights historic   places that are threatened by neglect, impending demolition,   inappropriate alteration, or a radical loss of context; the   attention garnered assists local advocates across the state, and   the organization also offers technical assistance and letters of   support; this endeavor has contributed to the survival of more than   90 percent of the nearly 200 sites listed; and          WHEREAS, Our state's cultural heritage is a source of   tremendous pride to all Texans, and over the course of four decades,   Preservation Texas has played a vital role in safeguarding this   legacy for generations to come; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Preservation   Texas Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Preservation Texas as an expression of high regard by   the Texas House of Representatives.     Zwiener     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 283 was adopted by the House on   February 19, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House