Bill Text: TX SR565 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Grimes County Courthouse.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-10 - Reported enrolled [SR565 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR565-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the citizens of Grimes County on the occasion of the | ||
| 125th anniversary of the historic Grimes County Courthouse, | ||
| which is being celebrated on June 15, 2019; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Grimes County Courthouse was built in 1894 and | ||
| is the fifth structure to serve as the county's seat of | ||
| government; it replaced the fourth building, which was lost to a | ||
| fire in 1893, and uses a part of the red brick from the previous | ||
| courthouse's east wall; its distinct color pattern is the result | ||
| of using bricks from a variety of different sources; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through the years, the courthouse has been the | ||
| scene of a wide range of notable events, including a gunfight | ||
| over a contested 1898 election that resulted in damage to the | ||
| building that is still visible today; a made-for-television film | ||
| directed by Goldie Hawn, Hope, featured the courthouse in | ||
| multiple scenes; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, area citizens continue the long tradition | ||
| of meeting at the Grimes County Courthouse on election night to | ||
| celebrate democracy and await election returns; and | ||
| WHEREAS, For 125 years, the Grimes County Courthouse has | ||
| been a vital part of the fabric of life in the region, and it is | ||
| truly fitting that it receive recognition on the occasion of this | ||
| anniversary; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Grimes County on | ||
| their commitment to preserving their rich history and extend to | ||
| them best wishes for a festive 125th anniversary celebration of | ||
| the Grimes County Courthouse; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
| honor of this special occasion. | ||
| Schwertner | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on April 10, 2019. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
