HR789 - Honoring the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne.

      H.R. No. 789       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne draws   on Johnson County's connection to the epic era of cattle drives and   serves as a memorable showcase for the rich history of the local   area as well as that of the wider state; and          WHEREAS, From the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s, the Chisholm   Trail served as one of the primary routes by which Texas ranchers   drove cattle to distant rail towns in Kansas; the trail passed   through Johnson County, and the museum occupies a 10-acre site at   the location of Wardville, the first county seat; the site includes   several structures from the 1800s, including the Nolan River   School, a mule barn, and the original Johnson County log   courthouse; and          WHEREAS, The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum also features a   vast collection of period items, which can be seen at the Douglas   Harman Chisholm Trail Artifacts and Western Memorabilia Museum and   the Big Bear Native American Museum; moreover, visitors can immerse   themselves in the history of the era at the recreated Wardville   sheriff's office and jail and by viewing demonstrations at the   blacksmith shop; the stage station-saloon building helps evoke the   era when thirsty cowboys would ride into town to patronize its many   watering holes, and the restored stagecoach on display was used in a   number of Western movies, including two John Wayne films; and          WHEREAS, The museum hosts various educational events, such as   chuckwagon cooking camps and homesteading classes, and over the   years, more than 7,000 students have visited the grounds during   school field trips; in addition, the site serves as a venue for live   music performances, holiday celebrations, and powwows, and its   Pioneer Days event draws thousands of attendees each year; and          WHEREAS, The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum has demonstrated a   notable commitment to preserving the heritage of the American West,   and it has become a popular destination for visitors and a source of   pride for area residents; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum and   extend to all those associated with the facility sincere best   wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Kerwin     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 789 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House