Honoring the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century for its placement of a historical marker at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens in Nacogdoches.

89(R) HR 1109 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1109

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The James Haggard Chapter of the National Society

Colonial Dames XVII Century is placing a historical marker at the

Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens in Nacogdoches on

May 20, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1958, the James Haggard Chapter of

the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century works to aid in the

preservation of records and historic sites of the United States, to

foster interest in historical colonial research, and to promote the

education of youth; the organization also pays tribute to the

founders of our nation, and its members uphold the same principles

of virtue, courage, and patriotism that led to the independence of

the 13 British colonies and the creation of the United States of

America; in addition, the organization maintains a library of

heraldry and preserves the lineage and coats of arms of the

ancestors of its members; and

WHEREAS, The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens was

constructed near the intersection of the old El Camino Real de los

Tejas and La Calle del Norte in 1835; over the years, the property

served as a home for many early businesspeople, bankers, and

political leaders, and it still stands today as the second-oldest

building in Nacogdoches; visitors to the site are able to tour a

hands-on museum featuring a smokehouse, blacksmith shop, and

chicken coop as well as heirloom gardens and a sugarcane mill; and

WHEREAS, By placing a historical marker at the Durst-Taylor

Historic House and Gardens, the James Haggard Chapter of the

National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century is helping to preserve

the Nacogdoches area's unique heritage and culture, and the

organization is indeed worthy of recognition on this special

occasion; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby honor the James Haggard Chapter of the National

Society Colonial Dames XVII Century for placing a historical marker

at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens and extend to all

those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for

continued success in their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Shofner

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1109 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House