TITLE: Commemorating the dedication of the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in Conroe.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the dedication of the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in Conroe.

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WHEREAS, On April 21, 2011, the 175th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, the City of Conroe, Montgomery County, and the Friends of the Flag Foundation are dedicating the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park, an inspiring new commemorative plaza located in Conroe; and WHEREAS, This imposing site is designed to educate visitors about a crucial chapter in Texas history, the time when independence from Mexico was won and a new republic was established; partially ringing the plaza are 13 historically significant flags, chosen from the more than 50 standards that were associated with Texas during this period; among those that have been selected for display are flags connected with important battles of the revolution and with groups of American volunteers who came to the aid of the insurgents, as well as early national flags, such as that adopted for the Texas Navy in 1836; a plaque at the base of each flag presents information about its history; and WHEREAS, In the center of the plaza stands a 14-foot-tall bronze statue called the Texian; portrayed as a veteran of the Texas Revolution, he holds aloft the Lone Star Flag, the striking banner that became the national flag of Texas in 1839; a bust of the man whom many credit with designing that flag, Dr. Charles B. Stewart, graces the entrance to the plaza; both sculptures were created by the award-winning Conroe artist Craig Campobella; and WHEREAS, The development of this park is a shared achievement; Montgomery County donated the land on which the park sits, and the City of Conroe underwrote the construction costs; a nonprofit group, the Friends of the Flag Foundation, which was organized by Mr. Campobella, will assume responsibility for installing replacement flags, as needed; and WHEREAS, Local officials and civic leaders envision the creation of a heritage trail that will link the park in Conroe with other area sites of historical interest, places such as the Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, the town where Dr. Stewart made his home, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville, and the many-faceted Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, with its reproduction of the hall where the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted; and WHEREAS, The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park is powerfully evocative of the time and events it memorializes, and over the coming years, it is certain to foster in countless visitors a new understanding and appreciation of the unique heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park and extend congratulations to everyone who helped to complete this notable project. Creighton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1195 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House