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