TITLE: Commemorating the centennial of the Heritage House in Irving.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the centennial of the Heritage House in Irving.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Irving Heritage Society recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Heritage House; and WHEREAS, Built in 1912 by Fred Joffre, the Heritage House was constructed for Virginia and C. P. Schulze, the sister-in-law and brother of J. O. Schulze, one of the founders of Irving; the house was restored and furnished with original Schulze family antiques and deeded to the City of Irving in 1975 as a gift from Schulze family members in celebration of the nation's bicentennial; and WHEREAS, The Heritage House is managed by the Irving Heritage Society, whose organizers saw the need for a permanent association to maintain and preserve the house and its contents, as well as to respond to the renewed public interest in local history; Heritage Society members give tours of the house to the public once a month and hold a Valentine's Day tea and an ice cream social there each year; the house was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1986; and WHEREAS, The Irving Heritage Society also established Heritage Park, where it has restored a cabin and other structures representing the city's railroad past; among its many projects, the group sponsors dinners, speakers, lectures, a newsletter, and themed teas, as well as home tours, educational programs, and the marking of historical sites; in addition, the society is responsible for the publication of Irving: A Texas Odyssey,a handsome book that traces the development of that city; the Texas Historical Commission, the Dallas County Historical Commission, and the Texas African American Heritage Organization have all recognized the Heritage Society with awards for its achievements; and WHEREAS, The Heritage House of Irving provides a vital link to the rich history of that community, and its preservation is a testament to the hard work and community spirit of many dedicated citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Heritage House and extend sincere appreciation to all those associated with this important landmark for their commendable efforts; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Irving Heritage Society as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Harper-Brown Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 204 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House