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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 6, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate