HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2171~ RESOLUTION NO
SUPPORTING A NATIONAL WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER
IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, a proposal has been presented to the City Council for the
construction and operation of a National Western Heritage Center in
the Fort Worth Cultural District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Center will involve a coalition of the
National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the museum of the Texas and
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation, and the Fort Worth Museum
of Science and History; and
WHEREAS, the Center will inform and educate the public and will be
an important addition to the Cultural District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed location of the Center is on land owned by
the City adjacent to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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1 That the City Council hereby expresses its support for the
construction and operation of the National Western Heritage Center
in the Cultural District
2 That the City of Fort Worth hereby agrees to grant use of a
tract of City land, located adjacent to the Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History, for construction and operation of the National
Western Heritage Center described above, such tract of land to be
specifically designated and described as may be agreed by each and
all of the City of Fort Worth, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame,
the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation, the Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Fort Worth Art
Association
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL ON THIS, THE
21ST DAY OF MAY, 1996
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