0212071.4 COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT MADE BY: OFFICE: Joe B.Davis, President FTRF Former Texas Rangers Found. 222 Sidney Baker, Ste 610 MEETING DATE: February 12, 2007 Monday, SUBJECT: Information presentation on proposed Texas Rangers History and Education Center, Rerrville, Texas EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Joe B. Davis, President, BoemDaal, Chairman, Chad Stary, Treasurer ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 15 minutes with PowerPoint Presentation 1F PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. The TeXas Rangers History & Education Center Celebrating the past... Investing in the Future Texas Rangers History and Education Center ~_ Gu+~st Earp~r~~nce t)ve~rvie~nr Illustr~ti~n _r~~ i ~ E7na~r rvrars facp insWc shr "tczns Nnngrrs Hissnry and F.ducmtenrs t"cmrr ths:t~ alrp tras,~k Ittlu hiaiurt: la sssrrir;; at'chrnnnls~~ical timrlEnrs.rs~stx cur Kx~rpt away ~ mn imrnrrrgit~r journey inin the Ir}~ary aPthr 7'rxa< N;usgar,. stimated prO~eCt Cyst E ~ 4go,ooo 1u1 2~03~ 4,300,000 . 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G I, City j Kerrville - ~eStination Ke~'~lle Oa0 visitors per Year) The Draw tO er 1vluseum X200, _ San Antonio & Texas Rang guckhorn Museum ' _ Combjnation ticket guckhorn Ranger Museum - tenter » Texas er history & education ~~ Texas Ra of western P''~ ?~ tvtuseum Yp ganch _ James AvexY Camps _ Area Summer _ School Fuld Tzips ex bus (20 couples) Tours 40 passeng Typical - ~~~ e~ville 2Q 919 stay overnight) nights) v~stto~sBuTeau Visitors to ~ 0 g45 ('1'73, . g~4 room ~ Kerrville Convention & _ Total 1,19 ' $180,500 revenue `Motor Coach (, ~~~~ . ted ,fin ~P~o~ec conomy 111e E o ~c~rv act t ~m~ hors OOO additional vls 00~ f a~il1eS~ . 55, wily o f 4 (14, AVerage ~ el $15~ i ht stay in hot 2nd . 6 meals ~~~ ~of~as~35 $l~ . 1 a money ~ 5,95~~Q~~ 1a~291a~ sper,ding to ~e~llle ~ ~stmates as °f stimated income .E The Texas Rangers ter Education Ce uture of the F In~estingKe r~ille d -History an ~_- FORMER TEXAS RANGERS FOUNDATION JOE B. DAVIS, President Tzxas Ranger, Recired 222 Sidney Daker South, Ste. 610 1-888-766-4056 P.O Box 290229 Phone 830!895-2262 Kerrville, TX 780290229 Fax 830/8952090 www.formertexasrangers.oxg Email joeftrBvJktc.wm Y@(!~kY~~,l a~.~.. ;,: -. "~` #'s~aw. . c~.~s~ ix~/~~tr ems. m a~ ~ o w ~?, ~ ~,, w h ti tr Ct .~ ~L + ~ i PRESIDENT Jce B. Davis Texas Rangers. Retiretl Gamp Ve24 CHAIRMAN Honorable Joe Dial Sainr Jo VICE CHAIRMAN Capt. Dan North Texas Rangers, Retired Housron BOARD OF DIRECTORS Grin Carnes Kemille Sr Capt. Bruce Casteel Texas Rangers, Refired Helotes Tom Daniels Hunt Brantley Foster Texas Rangers, Retired M[ Pleasant bale Galloway Austin George Hamilton BaMera Lewis A Jones soda Leslie Klein Kemnlle Lal*y J. Martin HouNOn Ray Martinez Texaz Rargers, Retiretl New Braunfels John Meadows Austin Jett Odom Dallas Capt. Grady Sessums Texas Rangers, ReNretl Cenkr Pant Chad Story Gonzales ADVISORY BOARD Sam Alhmore Houston Sr. Capt. H.R. Black Texas Rangers, Retlretl ComroR Governor Dolph Briscoe uwalde Jan Bullock Austin Antonio Callas, PhD. Harwood Lt. Govemor David Dewhurst Austin John Easny Ausrvn Tom Faryo Houaron T R. Fehrenbach San Anromo Lukin T Gilliland, Jr San Anromo Sr. Capt. C.J. Havrda Texas Rangers, Retired San Antonio Honorable Harvey Hildelbran Kemdle Honorable John L. Hill Houston H. Joaquin Jadson Texas Rangers. Retiretl AIPare E. D. Lester Housron Larry Mahan sanaet Jack Martin Austin B. d (Retl) McCombs San Antonia CappY R. McGarr Gallas Joseph A. Murphy, PhD New Hope, PA Joe B. Neuhott Dallas T Michael O'Connor vinona Sr Capt Eatl Pearson Texas Rangers. Retired Austn William Readdy ANrgfan, VA Charles Schreiner. IV Mountain Home Honorable John Sharp Aushn Retl Steagall Fort Worth Jerry JeH Walker Aushn Lee Spencer White Freer Governor Mark W. White. Jr. Housron Honorable Ken W se Houston Joe Davis Joe Davis is currently President of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation and past President of the Former Texas Rangers Association. He has 30 years in law enforcement with 24 years as a Texas Ranger serving in Austin and Kerrville. He has been married for 39 years to Lila and a Kerr County resident for 26 years. Joe Dial Joe Dial is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors and a co- founder of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. He is a past president of the Foundation and the Former Texas Rangers Association. Mr. Dial became a member of the Association in the mid- 1950's as a linear descendent of Texas Ranger Bill Dial who served in the 1920's and again in the 1930's. Currently resides in Saint Jo, TX. Chad Stary Chad Story serves as the Southwest Regional President of State Bank. He has 20 years experience in the banking industry serving several banks in credit and management positions, including time spent as an assistant examiner with the Federal Reserve. He holds a B. S.B.A. in Accounting and an A.I.B. commercial lending diploma. Active in both civic and church activities and boards. He has been married 18 years and has one daughter. Currently resides in Gonzales, TX. 222 Sidney Baker So., Suite 610 * P.O. Box 290229 * Kerrville, Texas 78029-0229 Phone: 830-895-2262 + Toll Free: 1-888.766055 * Fax: 830-895-2090 Email: ftrt@ktc.com * www.formertexasrangers.org .-~ ^ Yes, I want to become a member of the ~~ Former Texas Rangers Foundation. FTRF MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ^ Annual Associates ..............................$50.00 ^ Junior Texas Ranger ............................ $10.00 Lifetime Membership Levels Join The Frontier Battalion Lfedme Members' names will be displayed in the 7tras Rangers Hisrory f~Educatiem Center An Fxc[usive Membership OpporlnniCy Limited to 100 Members ^ Private ................................................ $500 ^ Scout .................................... $10,000-$24,999 ^ Sergeant ............................................ $1,000 ^ Ranger ...................................$25,000-$49,999 ^ Lieutenant ........................................ $1,500 O Quartermaster ........................ $50,000-$74,999 ^ Captain ............................................. $2,500 ^ Major .................................... $75,000-$99,999 ^ Major ................................................ $5,000 ^ Ad'utant General $100,000+ ^ Enclosed is my check for $ for a membership payable to the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. ^ Please charge my: ^ Visa ^ Mastercard ^ American Express Card Number• ,. Name on Card: Fae maa- ,ar,mar;aa „rea,e eau Um~ F~umer Te,ax RanXee. Address: Foundation ar R30 N95 21n? n mau n,rraa,e.e.„m ~n,~r~~ma~,n~ rill be mnileJ n„he uddsrs piurid- cd nn du.v yard- The Fmmer lacm Phone: Email: Ranger. Fomrdmnn is dmslBrd he .,.e ,arer,~„~ a.~wg„e se,,,..~ a. a So4~ua a,y;a,~~.m,an ,aa,-dananm~ Signature: Exp. Date: e, dedn.tinre ,,, .d,, , ~a,~,;r~~a,;.,n ,~`;~,. , :,~;,, air„w„~ e~~ ra,. n~,,,,,~ ~ r~~ rt , g a ~, , .,,Nr . Yes, I want to support the establishment of the Texas Rangers History & Education Center in Kerrville, TX. - - NAMING OPPORTUNITIES - - ~Malri Entrance ...Sold -Larry J. Martin ^ Library ........ ...... .....................$275,000 Family Foundation ...... $50,000 p Living History Ranger Encampment .......$300,000 ^ Volunteer Room .............. ..............$50,000 ~ Workshop .............. ....................$600,000 ^ Association Staff Offices ^ Foundation Staff Offices $60,000 $60,000 ^ Courtyard ............. ...................$1,000,000 ^ Executive Director's Office .... ..............$75,000 ^ Ranger Ring of Honor Memorial .........$1,000,000 ^ Conference Room ............. .............$125,000 ^ Theatre ................ ...................$1,000,000 G~Museum Lobby... Sold -Taub Foundation ...$157,000 ^ Special Exhibit Area .. ...................$1,000,000 ^ Vault .......................... .............$180,000 ^ Museum Exhibit Area . ...................$2,000,000 ^ Gift Shop ..................... .............$240,000 ^ Auditorium ............ ...................$2,500,000 Permanent Exhibits ^ Exhibit I: In the Beginning 1823 .........$250,000 ^ Exhibit IV: Frontier Forces of 1850.........$250,000 ^ Exhibit II: 1835-The Creation ............$250,000 ~ ^ Exhibit V: 1874Frontier Battalion .........$250,000 ^ Exhibit III: Mexican War of 1846 ........$250,000 ^ Exhibit VI: Four Captains in 1900.........$250,000 ^ Exhibit VII: Texas Rangers Today .........$250,000 ^ Enclosed is my check for $ payable [o the Former Texas Rangers Foundation to support the capital building campaign of the Texas Rangers History and Education Center in Kerrville, Texas. ^ Please charge my pledge of $ [o support the capital building campaign of the Texas Rangers History and Education Center in Kerrville, Texas. (Please list credit card information above.) ^ I would like to sponsor a room or exhibit in the Texas Rangers History and Education Center. Enclosed is my check for $ payable to the Former Texas Rangers Foundation to sponsor the room or exhibit indicated below. ~ ^ Please contact me with additional information on sponsoring the room or exhibit indicated above. __ Revised June, 2005 ~~ StraightTalk The Newsmagazine o f the Former Texas Rangers Association Texas Ran yer Museum Opens In The World Famous Buckhorn Museum Thu Fall This fall, the 109 year old Former Texas Rangers Association marks another historic milestone with the opening of The Texas Ranger Museum located in the world famous Buckhorn Museum,M. The Texas Ranger Museum, which is a joint project of the Association and the Buckhorn, is located just tw bl k f th AI Rangers originating with Stephen F. Austin's colony and the formation of the Ranger Force through the mid-1800's. Next, guests enter Tales of the Texas Rangers, a gallery of fifteen displays each depicting a unique story that showcases the dynamic history of the Rangers. Exhibits featured in the Tales of the 0 oc s rom a amo Texas Rangers will rotate and 50 yards from the most that depicts the vast history periodically providing guests visited attraction in Texas, of the Texas Rangers. The anew experience each time The RiverWalk. museum is divided into three they visit the museum. The The Texas Ranger distinct venues. First, the final stop in the museum is Museum occupies 8,000 Ranger Gallery begins the Ranger Town, a recreation square feet and creates a adventure by portraying of old San Antonio that dynamic guest experience the early history of the continued on page 11) . • . Former Texas Rangers Foundation Celebrates 3 Preserving Texas Ranger History with Silver Sta A GATHERING OF FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS RANGERS Join up with the Former Texas Rangers Foundation as they gather in Kerrville to celebrate the 35"' anniversary of the Foundation at their annual Silver Stars & Six Guns 2006: A Gathering of Friends of the Texas Rangers gala weekend September 29`" - 30'", 2006. The gala, which benefits the Former Texas Rangers Foundation whose mission is to preserve the true history and heritage of the Texas Rangers, will be held at the Inn of the Hills Conference Resort and promises to be the best year ever with a special pertormance. The Silver Stars & Six Guns weekend features an array of festivities including a Golf Tournament at Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course and 5th Anniversary of rs & Six Guns 2006 a Cowboy Church Service on Sunday morning. But it is Saturday night's grand party, featuring fine food, extraordinary grand and silent auctions and live entertainment, that attracts people from all over Texas, the United States and the world. To help make the 35`"anniversary celebration special, Nashville recording star Tracy Byrd will be performing a live acoustical concert. Byrd, a Texas native and a mainstay on country music's national charts for over a dozen years, is known for his classic yet contemporary sound that has (continued on page 14) ~~~~-~~5i1~ Y Yi~f/ ~~XAS ~ president's Message by Former Texas Ranggers Association Presiden+ Dan H. Nor+h Well another Reunion has come and gone. The Reunion held on Sunday, May 7, 2006 was well attended by approximately 264 people. The weather was a little warm but a lot better than some years in the recent past. The SilentAuction raised $1,060.00 for our Association. I want to thank each and every individual who donated or purchased items for your support. Your contribution helps us fulfill our mission. Just a few of the dignitaries in attendance were Virginia Nichols, Chairman of the Bexar County Historical Commission, and member of the Board of Directors of the Witte Museum; Comal County Sheriff Bob Holder spoke at the memorial service for Former Ranger Richard Bennie; and Tex Hill, WWII hero and member of the famed Flying Tigers. It's always good to see and visit with Tex. He is truly a Texas treasure. Again this year, Boy Scout Troop #511 of San Antonio assisted in setting up and tearing down our tables and chairs and did an excellent job. They have assisted us for many years and we sure appreciate their help. Visiting with and watching these young men at work gives me a lot of hope for the next generation. Their Adult Leaders, Jay Romano, Kyle Donovan, Steve Wade, Randy Lammond and Gary Puchak deserve our admiration and respect for giving of their time and attention so that these young men can learn and grow as good citizens. They are to be commended. The Association presented each one with a Former Texas Rangers Association Cap for their assistance. The Chuck Wagon Folks, Glen Dorn, Eddie Miller, Jim Collums and Vernon Bratton again provided us with some outstanding cobblers cooked in Dutch ovens over a bed of coals. If you were lucky enough to get a bowl, it would make you wonder if the old Rangers on scout were ever fortunate enough to have a camp cook that was that talented. This year, I even managed to get one before they were all gone. Former Texas Ranger Chaplains George Frasier and Clayton Smith conducted Memorial Services for Former Texas Rangers Alfred Y. Allee, Jr., B.J. Green, Richard Bennie, and W.F. "Buddy" Hendricks and Texas Ranger Pilot Max Westerman. The Hendricks family was present and Patricia, Buddy's widow, was presented with The Former Texas Rangers Memorial Badge and her life membership in the Association. At our business meeting the nominating committee made their recommendations to the membership and the slate of Officers and Directors recommended was elected. Officers for fiscal year June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 are: President Retired Captain Dan North 1~' Vice President Retired Captain Grady Sessums 2"a Vice President Retired Ranger Sergeant Bill Gunn 3rtl Vice President Retired Ranger Sergeant H. Joaquin Jackson Secretary Lila Davis Treasurer Retired Ranger Sergeant Joe Davis Historian Dr. Beth Baker Russell Associate Historian Mike Cox Chaplins Retired Ranger Sergeants George Frasier & Clayton Smith. Directors Captain Dan North, Chairman; Captain Bruce Casteel; Bob Dale; Ranger Sergeant Joe B. Davis; Ranger Sergeant Ray Martinez; John Reeves; Captain Grady Sessums; Captain John Wood and Connie Rodriguez. Advisory Directors Co. "A": Tommy Walker & Milton Wright; Co. "B". Brantley Foster & Lee Young; Co. "C": Capt. Carl Weathers & Phil Ryan; Co. "D": Jim Peters & Capt. C. J. Havrda; Co. "E": Lt. Bob Favor & A. L. Mitchell; Co. "F": John Aycock & Bill Gunn In the last year, we have had a big increase in our membership roles. At the writing of this article, we have 2011 members in ourAssociationand new applications are coming in daily. I know because Lila makes me sign all of the membership certificates. This is about it for this edition. I just want to add that I am very proud to have been elected to serve another year as President of our Association. It is a great honor and a real privilege to represent this great group of Rangers and (continued on page 11) =~--- ~~`~m ors;: °' -~ president's Message by Former Texas Rangers Foundation Presiden+ Joe B. Davis Mark your calendars September 29'h and 30'h for our annual Silver Stars and Six Guns Gala 2006. This one is turning out to be the best of the best as we have already sold over 350 tickets. Can you believe that?! Our support just continues to grow and it's because of people like you, our supporters, members, volunteers, staff, and board of directors. We will be celebrating the 35'" anniversary of the establishment of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation and will be honoring the founding members. As you know, the Foundation supports the mission of the Former Texas Rangers Association wh ich was established in 1897 and, next year, will celebrate its 110`" anniversary. Our current museum, Memorial Hall in San Antonio, was built in 1936, during the Texas Centennial, and celebrates its 70'" anniversary this year. Just a brief history - we have been around a long time preserving the true history and heritage of the Texas Rangers. Back to our Gala, Patti Kaminski, our very able Events Coordinator, has been busy meeting with our various Committees to see that this year is truly one of the best events you will have attended. She has the ability and the know-how to make it special, and the volunteer committee members make it happen. I encourage you, if you have not already done so, to make your reservations at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville as rooms are filling fast. You will be receiving your personal invitations very soon, but you might want to call our office in Kerrville and get a head start on them also as seating is limited. Our toll free number is 1-888-766-4055. The Golf Tournament will be Friday, September 29'" at the Schreiner Municipal Golf Course in Kerrville. You can also pre- register at this time. Tee time will be 9:00 a.m. and registration and sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. Our very able Golf Committee, headed by Grady Sessums and John Walters, are currently gathering a lot of prizes for the drawing and a lunch and award's ceremony is also included. If you would like to contribute a prize, call our office. We will be recognizing all our volunteers, supporters, members, staff, and Directors Friday night at our V.I.P. Party which includes dinner. Chairmen Michelle Williams and Stacey Sembrick are planning a great evening. Entertainment will be Clifton Jansky, 2005's Christian Country Music Entertainer of the Year, and boy does he know how to entertain. "Amarillo by Morning' was never sung any better. Saturday, September 30'" will be our best yet Silver Stars and Six Guns Gala. It will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction. This Committee has really gone out and got some of the best items you will ever see. This year the Committee is headed by Jean Eckstein and Sandy Sessums and they are doing a wonderful job. Dinner will then be served in the grand banquet room followed by a brief program hosted by a true friend of the Texas Rangers veteran radio broadcaster Bill Bailey. If you're from the Houston, you'll know Bill as Harris County Constable Bailey. The Grand Auction will kick off and we really have some unique items including a hand-made Texas Ranger quilt, aone-of- a-kind Colt .44-40 caliber and Texas Ranger badges from some of the best men who ever wore them. One of them is former Texas Ranger Commander Senior Captain H.R. "Lefty' Block. He is donating his Senior Captain's badge that was issued to him when he was promoted to that position in 1985. It comes framed with a letter of authenticity. Now that's special. Thanks, Lefty. Another very special item is the collection of badges from the three former Texas Ranger Medal of Valor winners -John Aycock, Bill Gerth, Danny Rhea and Stan Gulley. These men, along with Stan's sister, Donna Curtis, have given so much to the Rangers and now, they give so much to the Foundation. These generous donations are such a tribute to our cause, and we appreciate the donors and their commitment more than we could every say. For more information on these wonderful items, (continued on page 13) I ~-_ A ~ Y IAA ~l n, The TRHEC will not only preserve the true heritage and history of the Texas Rangers, it also delivers a message that will move adults and children alike to want to become "better citizens' by emulating the character traits Texas Rangers have adhered to for nearly two centuries. This inspirational message of good citizenship is the cornerstone of TRHEC's five special programs for school-age children and "at risk" youth which are outlined as follows: ONe: The Center is to be a field-trip destination for all School Districts within a one-hour bus ride from Kerrville serving an estimated 250,000 students in grades one through eight. Two: To reach students outside the one- hourarea, the TRH EC Distance Learning ProgramT"^ will enter into a cooperative agreement with the Texas Education Agency and TEA Region 20 utilizing the Texas Education Telecommunication Network. This network reaches 830 school districts. The TRHEC will provide web-based interactive cirriculum content enhancement programs for students studying Texas History in all 254 counties in the State. These programs will highlight major historical events in the Lone Star State where Texas Rangers played a pivotal role. THRee: The TRHEC web site will allow children throughout the US to participate in the TRHEC "Better Citizen" ProgramTM. This activity is designed to build character and develop leadership skills, which encourage participants to be better citizens. Upon completion of the program the child will be awarded a Junior Texas Ranger badge and membership certificate by a former Texas Ranger at a special ceremony at the Center, or on the Internet via a live web-cast. FOUR: "At risk" youth will have an opportunity to interact one-on-one with former Texas Rangers. Center Staff will work with local organizations that specialize in caring forthese youngsters and the Center will be the focal point of the mentoring experience. Interacting with a formerTexas Ranger in the unique environment of the Center promises to be aiie-changing experience for many of the youth who participate. Five:"Texas Rangers in Texas History" competition for seventh-grade students studying Texas history. Students will submit a script for cone-act play about Texas Rangers involvement in a pivotal point in Texas History. A panel of judges will select the top ten entries. These finalists will perform their play in Ranger Hall at the Center and different judges will pick the best three plays. r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~7 ~ Be a part of Texas history... help us reach our ~ I ~`E~"8~z goal to build the new Texas Rangers History I ~ `"'°" ~~ and Education Center! ~ I ~DUND/~TD~ I $8,000,000 I $7,000,000 I $6,000,000 $5,000,000 I $4,000,000 $3,000,000 I $z,ooo,ooo I $~,ooo,ooo 1 1 Mother $350 000 closer. 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I I 1 1 I Name: I ~ Join the Address: ~ I FTRF City/State/Zip: I I today phone: E-Mail: I Please clip and send to the FTRF at: P.O. Box 290229, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0229 I I Toll Free: (888) 766-4055 Fax: (830) 895-2090 Website: www.formertexsrangers.org I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~J 4 make awards to the winners. YOUR ROLE wlrH TRHEC When you walk through the Exhibit Hall, you will take great pride in your role in making it possible for thousands of adults and children to understand the character traits that have made the Texas Rangers a "Special Breed". As role models, those Rangers who served with honor stand in stark contrast to the coarseness of today's society. Our world is full of negative images with few heroes. The TRHEC bolsters our sense of heritage and provides an alternative view of the world, one that stresses character-and heroism. The Center itself, its web-based "Distance Learning" TM and "Better Citizens" TM programs will engender pride in our heritage as Americans and especially as Texans. It will inspire and motivate children and adults to become "Better Citizens." Your financial support will make it possible for the Center to open in 2008! Please call the Foundation office at 1- 888-766-4055 and ask for a packet that describes how you can contribute to the Texas Rangers History and Education Center. Written by Joseph B. Dial, Chairman A N Y O N, 5 RAN C P.O. Box 101 ~ Tarpley, TX 78883 xc 830.562.3333 ~ f: 830.562.3337 www.7 canyon Branch. com Hunting xc Vacationing ~ Special Events Dan H. North & Associates Dan H. North 11634 Taos Lane Houston, Texas 77070 Phone: 281.370.5882 E-Mail: dnorth@houston.rr.com TCPS #A11123 Support the Former Texas Rangers Association TEYAS HOM +~LAND tiEC`L'RI~1~Y T-SHIRT X15 Available in Navy or Tan Sizes Large to 3XL Limited quantity in sizes and colors. OFFICIAL FTRF LOUD TRA`'EL MUU ~+5 1J All prices are plus tax and shipping 01 02. 03. 04. 05 06. ,' Chuck Wagon Cook preparing the famous peach cobbler. FTRA/PYRE Director, Brantley Foster, Texas Ranger retired, autographing 2006 Commemorative calendar for FTRF member Richard Drew. Volunteers Richard Tompkins and Sally Derr, descendant, selling merchandise. L to R: Captain John Wood, Ranger Ray Martinez, FTRA member Bob Ashby, Ranger Joe Davis, Senior Captain Bruce Casteel, Senior Captain H.R. "Lefty" Block. Members listening to the Business Meeting, including FTRF Director Lewis Jones and guest Virginia Nichols, Chairman of the Bexar County Historical Commission. A view of the Silent Auction ~`~ ~I I table. • 07. Members listening to the ~®"" business meeting. 08. Captain Dan North, FTRA President, preparing to call the r' ~ - Business Meeting to order. 09. A 1926 Ford Model "T" owned f by FTRA member Louis Persat. '- '~ ' 10 Ranger wives Jewel Wood and ~ ~ , _ , Wanda Ligon catching up. ~ ~ ' - p ~ 11. Boy Scout Troup #511 serve the lunch to the members. ~ 12. Bagpiper Kate Roos concluded r-- - ~ the Memorial Service with , f ~~ ~ "Amazing Grace." 13. Members and guests line up for delicious bar-b-que furnished by HeartBrand and cooked by Joe Rosson of Katy. 14. "Flying Tiger" Tex Hill ~ ~ autographed a book or two in his spare time. ~ },°~ 15. Ruby Casteel displays her jewelry for purchase at 4 t y.- ~ "'~ the May meeting. (www • i ~ mostwantedjewelry.com) ``~ 16. Retired Texas Ranger Rudy ~. ~ Rodriguez and FTRF Director ~ \ Chad Stary discussing old times. Photographs courtesy of Billy Tinney. Copyright May 2006 . All Rights Reserved. 1 ~_t -- --.7s mesas r ~ - _" ~.~~ ~~p,r: Two Legendary Texas Rangers -.~,a: Are Remembered On June 24'", a Memorial Cross Ceremony was held at the Cemetery in Mobeetie for Captain G.W. Arrington, who served in the Frontier Battalion. His Company of Rangers. protected the Panhandle. area of Texas againstindian raids and outlaws.. He later served as Sheriff of Wheeler County and was a rancher. The Arrirgton family and friends showed up in force. A great meal was served and a local acting group gave the history of Mdbeetie. Special thanks to Sheriff Gary Henderson, Texas Ranger retired and George Arrington for putting the program together: ~. On July 22nd, a Memorial Cross Ceremony was held at the Mount Zion Cemetery near Burton honor Captain Leander McNelly. Captain McNelly served with "Special Force" from 1874 to 1877 in South Texas known as the "Nueces Strip." His Company was involved in stopping the Taylor-Sutton feud and corralling the bandits on the Mexican border. Special thanks to Tommy Avis and his wife Gladys for arranging for the ceremony. Tommy Avis was made an "Honorary Member" of the Association for his many years of maintaining the cemetery and especially Captain McNelly's gravesite. It was also learned that Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lessard are restoring the home of Captain McNelly and they are doing a fantastic job: i ' L to R Texas Rangers retired: Sheriff Gary Henderson, Leo Hickman, Joe Davis, Captain Grady Sessums and Captain Carl Weathers. Friends, family and participants at Captain Arrington's ceremony - ---- - - - _ „~, ~" ~aca~s ari ergs ~' e~-r The Texas Ran er Memori I g a Cross Program is funded in part by a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation. llraeaville Trent Wootton (l8ZZ-1892). Benton City+HistoricabCemetery -Benton: City, TX Chester Dwayne Wootton & Retired Texas Ranger Ray Martinez Joseph Peter Crider (18 41- l 9 Z 6) L-R Wallace Pirie & John Grammer of Mt. Olive Cemetery Assn. John 1Vlathew Dunn (188-1932) Nichols Cemetery -Kerrville, TX pe$cendants and Friends Stacy Cemetery -Stacy; 7~C c, Trial ~ra~s~s ~eremnrtie~s ,, T~e~~s ~'~er~on T~i~an~r (~$36~1$8~) ~t~~~~~an~~~. eye ~e~~e Via, T~ , I' r. ?~x s~ ~, xNlw~~ ~ A ~ i~1~ t5~ ~~Q A~J.M X 31 k.. A .v'__a -i FiC r~ .V-'. i ~. R.1Vt. "So6",#~iller (1878-~95 Union Band Cemetery -San SatiB County,'TX I' _ .~ ~~ Gravesite of Thomas Jefferspn Trimmier James Elijah Kaese (1838-1916) :Goodman Cemetery -Medina, 7X Gravegite of, R. M. Miller Kerrville Resident wins The Ranch "Wet and Wild" Treasure Chest Congratulations to Bonnie Sadler of Kerrville. Bonnie is the Grand Prize winner of The Ranch, FM92.3, KRNH Wet and Wild Legend to 92 Days of Summer Fun. Mrs. Sadler and her - .~-;~;~~ Husband, Bill, al are now the ..Z, °~~~~...~' proud owners of c '~..~° ~ two Kawasaki Jet Skis and ~' - ~='-? a trailer, from - ~ :,,. - .+ Alamo Cycle Plex,aColeman x s~4"' Outdoor Grill, ~!~` •'' _ an outdoor stove, 4 Season Passes to Schlitterbahn, 4 life jackets, and a $250 gift certificate to Sportsmen's Warehouse. Bonnie was one of over 200 Hill Country residents who competed for the Wet and Wild Treasure Chest from The Ranch, FM 92.3, KRNH. The Treasure Chest giveaway was held last Saturday, June 24'" at Camp Verde General Store on Hwy. 173. The party included fun kids games and door prizes supplied by Time Warner Cable, Five Star Wireless, Roberts Auto Sales, Camp Hospital, Troy Faust Motor Co. and KRNH. During the Event, The Ranch, FM92.3, KRNH presented the Former Texas Rangers Foundation with a $1000 donation. Camp Verde was a very gracious host for the event. For the second year running, 2005 Winner of the Texas l~ssociation of P~roadcasters P~onner McLane The Ranch FM 92.3 KRNH Official Hill Country Radio Station for the Former Texas Rangers Foundation Proud Supporter of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation 1-866-923-RANCH www.theranchfm92.com 1216 B Sidney Baker S. Kerrville, TK 10 encourages guests to explore and learn more about life as a Ranger in the old West. Ranger Town features eleven storefronts with names that take guests back to San Antonio at the turn of the century. Frost Bank, L. Frank Saddlery, Charles Hummel Gun Shop, Hart's Cigar Store and Albert's Saloon, Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph and San Antonio Express News are just a few of the historic merchants represented. Ranger Town will not only look like old San Antonio but sound like it as well with sound effects recreating the sounds of the era. The centerpiece of Ranger Town is the Bonnie and Clyde Exhibit complete with a 1934 Ford restored to recreate the ambush of these most notorious outlaws by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer. The Texas Ranger Museum will house many of the artifacts formerly displayed at the Association's museum in Memorial Hall, located adjacent to the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Founded in 1936 as a part of the Texas Centennial, Memorial Hall memorialized the history of the Pioneers, Trail Drivers and the Texas Rangers. With access to only one-third of the limited space, the Association board began looking at options to expand and update the Ranger exhibit portion of the museum over six years ago. "Memorial Hall has allowed us to showcase our history for the past 70 years," said retired Texas Ranger Captain and FTRA President Dan North. "Now, as theAssociation has grown and the current facility became outdated, we felt compelled to explore another option for our memorabilia that will allow even more people to share in the rich history and heritage of the Texas Rangers." The move to the Texas Ranger Museum will do just that. Averaging over 200,000 guests each year and located in the heart of the historic downtown district, the Buckhorn location will provide greater access to visitors and a secure, climate controlled environment to protect the exhibits and artifacts. "We are thrilled that the Texas Ranger Museum has found a new home at the Buckhorn," said General Manager Dave George. "The Buckhorn Museum has been an important part of the history of San Antonio for the past 125 years and it's only fitting that we partner with an organization committed to preserving Texas Ranger history that has been around almost as long as we have." The Association board was motivated to move forward with this project due a recent development affecting the Texas Ranger exhibit at Memorial Hall. The City of San Antonio has granted the Witte Museum management rights to Memorial Hall and plans are to make the venue a part of the Witte's South Texas Cultural Exhibit. While current plans are for the Rangers to have a portion of this exhibit, the Association will be allotted a substantially smaller display which will be unable to showcase a majority of the memorabilia and artifacts. Additionally, the Witte Museum will control the admissions thereby limiting the revenue potential for the Association. "We believe that this joint venture with the Buckhorn will be a great asset for the Association," said North. "Not only will the publicity and exposure be of great value to the Association, but the revenue and multiple opportunities provided will serve us well." The Texas Ranger Museum, as the rest of the Buckhorn exhibits, will be available for private events including the May Reunion of the Association. Additionally, the Association will have the opportunity to host educational activities and special appearances throughout the year. A Grand Opening Celebration of the Texas Ranger Museum is scheduled for this fall and the museum will be open for visitors beginning in August. The Buckhorn Museum is opendailythrough Labor Day from 10 am to 6 pm and is located at 318 East Houston Street. Admission is $10.99 for adults and $7.99 for children. Association members will receive admission discounts on visits to the Texas Ranger Museum by showing their Association identification card. "I would like to personally invite all Association members to stop by and see the Texas Ranger Museum," said George. "I think the members will be really impressed with our effort to preserve Texas Ranger history." Ranger descendents. I encourage all of the active and retired Rangers tojoin us and be a part of this great organization. If you are a descendant, make sure that all of the family that qualifies also join. An organization is only as strong as its membership. Until next time. p ~,~t~-~-. I~a..~o~ lCeijy $. Hendricks PDlygraph € Irn'e5tigatiors rte- _:: '~ '-'~ Cf3NFIC7ENTIAL hTESEAACIi, INC. HENDRICKS POI.VGRkRH, fNC, -_ - 125 4^lest Rr}ain ~r I•iumhle. TX 77338 289-446-2454 FAX:7&1-446-8583 E-mail C, i (~ wt. net 11 FTRF Director Writes Bill to Protect Combat Veterans ' Bandera resident, U.S. Army veteran and FTRF Director George Hamilton has co-authored with Oliver Crawford, one of the oldest active WWII pilots, the "Combat Soldier Family Protection Bill," which will be carried to the Texas House of Representatives by Harvey Hilderbran, Representative of District 53. Hamilton's Bill will affect all Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, National Guard, Coast Guard and Reserve Personnel in its intention to protect personnel and their families financially while they are called for active duty or stationed in a war zone. The Bill also calls for extra protection and education for personnel who have been wounded in a combat zone upon their return and rehabilitation. To Hamilton, one of the most important components of his bill is the provision dictating that a soldier wounded in combat be automatically accepted to any state-supported institution of higher learning. Crawford and Hamilton have contacted friends in three other states in an attempt to get the same bill passed elsewhere. In fact, the Bill will be going into affect in Arizona on August first. Hamilton decided to draft the Bill after seeing and experiencing both the emotional and economic hardships a soldier's family must endure when the soldier gets called to duty. Hamilton says, "It's been proven that a soldier is capable and is a better student and money producer. They've learned discipline and respect. If you get wounded you should automatically be accepted and not have any debts hitting you until you are fully rehabilitated. That's the absolute minimum we owe these soldiers that are risking their lives for us." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combat Soldier -Family Protection Bill This bill pertains to allpersonnel irrthe Army, .Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and Reserve Units, The purpose of this Bill is to protect the-economic security of our active duty, Reserves, :and Nationale Guard personnel and to also protect their families from economic harm while'stationed or called up to active duty to a war zone. Also, to protect the wounded until full recovery and 4. Credit card charges: Interest do credit cards may not exceed what CD's interest is. Prime:interest or CD's interest, whichever is lowest, shall.. be used to establish :interest charges on creditGards. This shall become effective once personnel is called-up on Reserves or Nationa9 Guard units or when active duty personnel receives ordersto a combat zone or duty stations supporting combat zonefor active as 12 t ' f Stuart Dowell -=°a 1932-2006 ~ Texas Ranger Co. B Former Texas Ranger Stuart Dowell passed away on May 17, 2006. He began his law enforcement carcer as a Patrolman for the Corpus Christi Police Department after returning in 1950 from the Korean War. In 1957, he entered DPS where he was stationed in Corpus Christi, Hallettsville and Victoria. He was appointed to Texas Ranger in 1969 and stationed in Garland. In 1972, he transferred to Tyler where he served as a Texas Ranger until he retired in 1987. Dowell is survived by his wife Betty and daughters, Denise and Valerie and stepsons Wayne, Joe, John and Lee Todd. dd May 20, 2006 ~ Whitehouse Cemetery ~~ Whitehouse, TX Suzanne Autrey Herod ~ 1955-2006 7~ Former Texas Ranger Norman Autrey lost his daughter Suzanne on June 9, 2006. Suzanne resided in Caldwell, TX and was support personal for the Travis County Appraisal District for seven years and the Criminal Justice System for four years. Ms. Herod is survived by her sons Chris and Jason Herod, mother Jeanie 7.almanek and father Norman Autrey as well as her three brothers. Cris Love, Jr. ~~ 1982-2006 a~ June 10, 2006 ~ Masonic Cemetery ~ Caldwell, TX Texas Ranger Cris Love, Sr. recently lost his son Cris, Jr. to cancer on June 14, 2006. Cris, Jr. graduated from Round Rock High School in 200(1 and went on to Iowa State University on a scholarship to play for the Cyclones as a quarterback. Cris, Jr. recently went to work for Dell, Inc. as a small business sales associate. Love is survived by his father, Cxis Love, Sr., his mother, McLynda and his sister, Chelsea. see the article on page one and visit our website soon for a complete listing. We will be allowing those who cannot attend an opportunity to submit bids on our Grand Auction items as these are truly one-of-a-kind pieces. My sincere hope is that whoever gets these items will loan them back for display in our Center. That's where I think they belong. A $5,000 scholarship will also be given again this year to an Active Ranger's son or daughter in the memory of famed Texas Ranger W.A.A. "Bigfoot" Wallace. Our night will end with a live concert from Nashville recording artist Tracy Byrd. He is a true friend of the Foundation who also does Ranger History recordings on our local radio station, The Ranch 92.3 KRNH, another great supporter of ours. The weekend will end Sunday morning with a Cowboy Church service conducted by our good friend, Christian country singer, Clifton Jansky. You really need to include this in your schedule. I guarantee you don't want to miss his message and commitment to our Lord and Savior. As you can see, you don't want to miss this 35'" Anniversary Gala. A brief update: We are making great progress on the finalizing plans of the Texas Rangers History and Education Center, which is what this is all about. It will no doubt be a unique, state-of-the-art facility when completed. The land is paid for, the capital building campaign is going great and I assure you we will begin construction in late 2007 or early 2008. There are some big things in the making which you will hear about later. I am really looking forward to our partnership with the Buckhorn Museum in San Antonio. We will be getting so much publicity in the heart of the city just two blocks away from the Alamo. What a location! On a sad note, I want you to continue to pray for Texas Ranger Cris Love and his family on the recent death of his son. Cris, Jr. died at an early age of cancer and was an outstanding athlete and person. At the same time, I want to thank all our members who came forward with their resources to aid this family with financial assistance at this difficult time without being asked. I know the Loves greatly appreciated it. This is what our organization is all about. We are Texas Rangers and family standing for what is best for all Texas Rangers -past, present, and future. It's what makes me proud to be a part of it. Hope to see you all at our Gala. Until next time, R.~ >~ 13 ~ June 17, 2006 ~ Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery >'i Pflugerville, TX singles including "I'm From the Country," "Watermelon Crawl," and one of the biggest hits of the 90's, "The Keeper Of The Stars." His more recent hits include "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo," "The Truth About Men," and "Drinkin' Bone," and his albums have achieved double platinum sales for the Texas star. Byrd is no strangerto the Former Texas Rangers Foundation or to the Texas Rangers. In 2004, Byrd narrated the "Legends of the Texas Rangers" series for the Hill Country's The Ranch, FM 92.3, KRNH Radio, and the sixteen tales of Texas Ranger history still air on the station. For his contribution in preserving Texas Ranger history, Byrd was awarded a Major membership in the Foundation and has been spotted proudly wearing his Foundation lapel pin. "Tracy's contribution to our annual event is an outstanding way to celebrate 35 years of preserving Texas Ranger history," said Joe B. Davis, President of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. "We are delighted that Tracy has agreed to help us celebrate this important milestone." With stellar entertainment lined up, this year's live and silent auctions contain several star- studded items for collectors of Texas Rangers artifacts and memorabilia, fine Western art and exotic destinations. With auctioneer Vance Runnels leading the way, this year's auctions offer the most prestigious items ever including: a collection of badges from the four Texas Rangers who have been awarded the prestigious Department of Public Safety's Commissioner's Medal of Valor; a one-of-a-kind Colt Single Action Army Revolver caliber .44-40 with a Nickel finish and two different Texas Ranger badges scrimshawed on the ivory-like grips made especially for the Foundation accompanied by a custom-made holster and gun belt made by holster-maker to the stars John Bianchi and a Foundation cinco peso badge with matching serial number; the first ever original Senior Captain's badge to be , ~ ,_ ..w , offered worn by the ~ , former commander of ,-;^ the Texas Rangers, Senior Captain H. R. "Lefty" Block; a quilt " featuring photos of 36 Texas Rangers designed and hand- stitched by Sandy Sessums, wife of retired Texas Ranger Captain Grady Sessums; "The Stallions", a French brown patina number 7 of 15 limited edition bronze by Artist of the Year for the state of Texas, Jim Reno; and a week stay for six couples at the historic Jackson Hotel in Poncha Springs, Colorado built in 1878 and now private residence unavailable to the public. Available for advance, sealed bids by contacting the Foundation, these unique items along with collectible guns, custom-made rifles, original art and exotic hunts are poised to make this year's auction both memorable and exciting. Serving as MasterofCeremonies for Silver Stars & Six Guns is legendary radio broadcaster and Harris County Constable Bill Bailey. Well-known for his role as rodeo announcer forthe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Bailey will bring his unique talent and commentary to this year's event. I n recognition of thei r vision and commitment to preserving Texas Ranger history, the 35'" anniversary celebration event honors the founding board members of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. Founding members include the late Texas Ranger Captain A. Y. Alee; Joseph Dial, currently Foundation Chairman of the Board; the late Texas Ranger Don Gilliland; the late Walter McKay; the late Jack O. Miller, Sr., Mrs. Patrick H. (Katie) Welder; and the late Texas Ranger E. A. (bogie) Wright. Family members of these trailblazing tribute. The Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, September 29'" at Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course in Kerrville with lunch sponsored by Bank of the Hills. The four person Florida scramble starts with registration at 8:00 am and features awards for five categories plus additional prize opportunities. An awards ceremony, goody bag, greens fee, practice balls and cart is included in the $100 fee per player or $350 per team. The Tournament is sponsored by Bank of the Hills and The Ranch, 92.3, KRNH Radio. The Cowboy Church Service is scheduled for Sunday, October 1~' at the Inn of the Hills Conference Resort and features Christian Country Music Entertainer of the Year Clifton Jansky. The service will be held from 10 to 11 am and is open to the public. Sponsors of Silver Stars & Six Guns to date include. The Governors -Aus-Tex Printing & Mailing, The Ranch FM 92.3 KRNH; The Majors -Bank of the Hills, Joseph A. Murphy, Ph D, and Texas Monthly; The Lieutenants - Wells Fargo; Corporate Sponsors -Guadalupe RV River Resort; and the Sergeants-Mr. and Mrs. Red Steagall; Inn of the Hills Conference Resort and LCRA. Tickets for the gala featuring the Tracy Byrd concert are $125 each and tickets for the gala and golf tournament are available. All proceeds benefit the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. For more information about the weekend or to purchase tickets, contact the Former Texas Rangers Foundation at 1.888.766.4055 or 830.895.2262 or visit www. FormerTexasRangers.org. ~~ 14 ~ormer ~~,a~s ~n~er~s ~~k/Lemorial~C}acC~e~s Saturday, June 24, 2006, was a day of remembrance as my wife Peggy and I traveled to Fort ` Worth to visit with Captain G. W. Burks' widow, Marie Burks Mead. In addition to a renewal of our friendship, the purpose of our visit was to make a presentation on behalf of Captain Dan North, President of the Former Texas Rangers Association. It was my privilege and with great honor "'to present Marie Burks Mead with her personalized Memorial Badge from The Former Texas Rangers Association. Their daughter Kathy Burks Fialho and Marie's current husband Robert F. "Bob" Mead were present for the occasion. G W. Burks, a retired Captain with the Texas Rangers-- -died Thursday, January 18, 1990 in Fort Worth. Captain Burks was born in Fort Worth. He had lived in Cranbury since 1986. He entered law enforcement as a highway patrolman with the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1949, serving in Tyler, Kilgore and Fort Worth. He was promoted to highway patrol Sergeant in 1955 before being named a Ranger in 1958 with Company B in Bonham, Dallas and Fort Worth. In 1969, he was promoted and transferred to Austin as Sergeant of Company F. In 1970 he was promoted to Captain in charge of Company B, and served there until his retirement in 1986. It appears to me that G.W. was the longest serving Captain of Company "B" - at least in modern times. Ralph Wadsworth Texas Ranger Co "B" Retired Libby Bailey, daughter of Jeanne Werner pins the Former Texas Rangers Memorial Badge on her mother as a portrait of her father, Captain Bob Werner, looks on. This presentation was made in Navasota by Captain Dan North, President of the FTRA. Mrs. Werner expressed her appreciation for the Association thinking enough of the widows to present them with these Badges in recognition of their service to this great organization. Retired Texas Ranger A.L. Mitchell presents Erma Coleman, widow of Texas Ranger Joe Coleman, with her Memorial Badge. Sheriff Gary Henderson, Texas Ranger retired, presents Mary Baten, widow of Texas Ranger W. P. "Bill" Baten, with her Memorial Badge. "W.F. "Buddy" Hendricks family stands while Patricia Hendricks accepts theTexas Ranger Memorial Badge during the Memorial Service at the FTRA Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, May 7'h." ~~ r ~ For more information on the Former Texas Ranger Memorial Badge Program or the Texas Ranger Memorial Cross Program, please contact the Former Texas Rangers Association at 1-888-766-4055 or at ftrf@ktc.com. 15 Saturday, September 16, 2006 Texas Ranger Memorial Cross Ceremony for John Carson, Joseph Carson, Robert "Buck" Carson and Thomas Pickney Carson Blanco City Cemetery, Blanco, TX 10:00 a.m. Friday September 29, 2006 Saturday September 30, 2006 Silver Stars & Six Guns 2006 Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course Silver Stars & Six Guns 2006 Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, TX We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please feel free to contact our Office with corrections. StraightTalk The Ncwsm¢g¢zine of the P¢~me~ Twu Rangcs Anni¢tion Former Texas Rangers Foundation P.O. Box 290229 NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID AUSTIN, TX PERMIT N0.1 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Kerrville, Texas 78029-0229 ~~ Cover Photo: December of 1906, Del Rio, T@xas after the killing of Rd Putman, an outlaw who had posed as a livestock dealer, killed a dotal rancher and .etnle hi.c .choen. R..~b ,+,+.~ n t.. ..i • F ~_a u.....,.,. n ne i~n,a.. ~~ m.a.....- e.__...__ .. „.-,. .. Above: Partial group shot of ?pxas Rangers Company D at Realitos, 7r'icas in 1889. ?{tle and photo ®N.H. Rose ~oin tCre ~xas ~anyers ancC,6ecome mart oftriis78o ear ~ristor~/ of /zumas+ cCevefo~ment anrCertcCurance 6~ su~ortinJn triis e~ccitin~, com~re~iensive ancCtanyi6le recorcCof tFie~ast. he Former Texas The Texas Rangers History can learn from the past. Rangers Foundation's and Education Center will pro- mission in building the Texas Rangers History and Education Center is to tell the story of how Texas and the legendary Texas Ranger law enforcement orgatuzafion came into existence. Over the years, parts of the story have been told in journals and publications, as well as historical displays in San Antonici s Memorial Hall. Dedicated to the history of the Texas Rangers, Trvl Drivers and Pioneers, Memorial Hall lacks the space to sufficiently accommo- date the Rangers' valuable story. vide an environment where all can appreciate how men like Stephen F. Austin, John Hays, Samuel Walker, John "Rip" Ford, Leander McNelly, William Sterling and Frank Hamer put Texas nn course to become the great state we know today. One of the Rangers' sayings is: "No man in the wrong caw stand up to a naan in the right who keeps on coming." That's the sentiment behind preserving Texas' rich history with the Texas Rangers History and Education Center. Become a part of this 180-year history of human devel- opment and endurance by sup- porting ate creation of this excit- ing, comprehensive and tangible record of the past. Be a part of a state-of--the-art facility where present and future generations Yuu have the unique opportuni- ty to become a steward of the Ranger legacy that has inspired not only Texas, but the world. With your support, the Former Texas Rangers Foundation can collaborate with historians and Ranger descendants to present the scenes, explain the facts, explore the ideas, and display the history with the consummate care and dedication that is the mark of the legendary Texas Rangers. ~ ~ The Former Tesas Rangers Foundation ~ ~ >,~„.>„ Fes, ,,,...To..,~u,,,, ma~.. ,. _,. e~Fie~eyen~~~as °~anyers ~arnin~ ~ Vur Jast ._ ?i`„'f -t `. .. ~cCa~, we learn from tree lessons ancCsacrif'ces of tFie~ast, eacrr~eneration em6raciny anew trris set of common 6elz'efs, srrarin9 in tree inrreritance of triese icCeals ancCrecoJc ni,~in~ our res~onsi6ilit~ to~er~etuate our rtistor~/. reserving and ~r learning from our past requires a commitment. A responsibility in which you can take pride in as an important part of furthering the ide- ology of Texans and Americans upon mem: This ideology is what forms the foundation of our cow~try, unique to the world and its his- tory. It is what keeps us togeth- er as a nation - a belief in our ideals of liberty, freedom, equality and jusfce. Captain 4l' W. Sterkng's Colt Single Actiosz .9 rnty Revnl'oer made in I92R. It was this belief that led Stephen F. Austin in 1523 to bring the first colonists to Texas and to commission ten men to i~nge the area to protect the set- tlers from the Indians. These ten men were the first Texas Rangers, though the Rangers would not he formally estab- lished as an arm of the govern- ment until 1535. Even before there was a state called Texas, there were Rangers sacriFicing to serve and protect the people. Today, we learn from these les- sons and sacrifices of the past, each generation embracing anew this set of common beliefs, eharing in the inheritance of these ideals and recognizing our responsibility to perpetuate our history. By joining us in building the Texas Rangers History and Education Center, you will become a part of history by lay- ing the foundation for the Ranger ideals to endure, and continue to be learned from, for generations to come. ~& st The Former Texas Rangers Foundation * ~t mmeu.I~ormerTesas Rr nver s.orv a i r•r ~• ;. ~_ ~., `~ ~. ~__..~, t`_~ .... ~~:~~ r ~ .,~ __ ... . ... ~ ~ -~ :~ ~. ., Photo taken in 1896 in El Paso, Texas. The Ran ers had gathered to stop the prize fight between Bob Fitzirnmons and Pete I ~.f_4 __ TL.. D..««....~ ..L.. ~...1 a4« f.«La«..~ a.. I «««f.... T....~ ...L...... aG.. L.'..La a««F a.l«..« «« «« :.1..«d :.. fH.. «.:Adl....l f6« P1.. a `a: ~ g #. .~ . yg' v ~ 4 an:. ]I ~ ~ .. 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Cr f fefi~e exrii6its, rristoricalart facts ancCfive reenactments. he Texas Ranger History um, library, gift shop, administra- life-size Texas Ranger bronze by a and Education Center rive offices and service area. A renowned Western sculptor, the (shown above) will be spacious lobby greets visitors and courtyard will feature beaches, reminiscent of an old barracks enhances the Hill Country decor lush landscaping and additional complex built from materials fea- with a wood ceiling and a large outdoor exhibit space. Adjacent hired in Hill Country construe- stone fireplace with cozy seating to the auditorium, the courtyard tion. Aesthetic elements include areas. The Center contains ten can also be utilized as an extra random cut stone walls with major areas located both indoor space for the auditorium when sacked joints, a sloping metal and outdoor. the side doors are open. roof, rile floors, wood trusses and covered porches with timber Courtyard columns. The main building Through the landscaped court- consists of 15,840 square feet and yard will be the entrance to the will house the museum, auditori- Center. Featuring a permanent Ranger Ring of Honor The Ranger Ring of Honor (Rendering 1) is a memorial dedi- cated to the Rangers killed in the ~ ~ The Former Texas Rangers Foundation ~ ~ _> line of duty. The centerpiece of the memorial is a statue of a stone star measuring 25 feet in diameter that slopes up at the center of the star Around the perimeter of the star will be a 3' wall with seating and plaques recognizing the deceased Rarrgers. A special place for mediation where visitors can pay homage to Rangers, the memorial will be flanked by three lighted flag poles where three flags will fly pruudly -the American flag, the Texas flag and the Ranger flag. The Ranger Ring of Honor will be available for commemorative events and memorials and will be open to the public free of charge. Living History Area This outdoor li~~ng histmy area will be a unique place for visitors ~•-.~ 21 /L1~~seum- Guests franc around the world mill enjnq traveling tlu-ougM Texus Ranger h~isdorry iu the ~nwseaEna feutu~~ug state-~~(- tlae-art displays ¢n~d hisdmiail m~lifucts. to experience an authentic Ranger camp complete with peri- od costumes, arms and equip- ment. Historical reenactments will be featured in this area which is contained by perimeter fenc- ing. Plans for this area also include a replica log cabin home- stead and related period out- buildings. The Museum The Museum (shown above) will encompass a majority of the Center and stands 11/Y stories high with open vaulted ceilings. This area will contain exhibits and artifacts focruing on the time periods in the development of the Texas Rangers as a law enforcement organization. A.s you enter the mruerun, you will be transported back in history ar Continued... when the Rangers first began and travel through a timeline ending with modern day Rangers. I: In the Beguuwig 1$23 :xas and Austin's Rangers. Exhibit IG• 1836 The creation of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Rangers Exhibit III: Mexican Waz of 1846 Er3nbit.IV: Frontier Forces of 1851) Protecting the early Texans Exhibit V: 1874 The Frontier Battalion aiid the Special Force Vf: Four Captains in 1900 'oaks, John Hughes, Donald & John Roget~, , ~& ~ The Former Texas Rangers Foundalion * ~ mmw FormerTexasR¢n^ers. ore r~ ._. , 3) Auditorium -- A multi vse faei~litg the ~ ~ aud¢torium mill host hie many educational programs offered by tke Former lzxus Rangers 1%oundation, as eoell as be ava~iLrble for communitti events. c~~ze~rimar4/ fOCtG~f' Of t~e au~torium is to Ciost tCie ecCucational~roJc rams nJfferecC6~/ t~re ~ormer ~xas ~anJc ers foundation. The Future of Texas Ranger History Continued... The period displays will he a mix- ture of interactive and static exhibits featuring artifacts from the Foundation and the Association collections, descen- dents of Texas Rangers and privatr collections. Several eras will fea titre historical figures as voice over guides as guests travel through their time in history. Education is the primary focus of the museum, achieved in an entertaining and informative fashion that both adults and children will enjoy. Auditorium A 7,212 square foot auditorium (shown above in Rendering 3) will be located adjacene to the Center. The primary focus of the auditorium is to host the educa- tional programs provided by the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. Geared specifically toward youth, the goal of the programs is to assist in the development of good citizens by teaching the Ranger values and Code of Honor. Additionally, youth mentoring programs will be hosted in the auditorium as will Jtmior Texas Ranger events. Available for private rental, this facility will feature seating for over 300 guests, kitchen facil- ities, a stage, state-of--the-art sound system, projection screen and video projector and a sound booth. The auditorium space can be expanded for outdoor use as both the east and west sides of the building open onto covered porches. Library A library containing over 2,000 books on Texas and Ranger histo- ry will be included in the Center. The library will house the perma- nent archives of the Former Tex~u Rangers Fotmdation and the Former Texas Ranger Association. A complete history of individual Rangers, their careers and their families will also be available to descendents who wish to learn about their ancestors. Gift Shop The center will feature a htll-sere ice gift shop where visitors can pur- chase tickets, memorabilia, Western art and souvenirs. Former Texas Rarrgets Foundation memberships and official merchandise will also be available, as well as refreshments. st ~ The Former Texas Rangers Foundation ~k ,t meo w. FormerTexasRan~ers.nrg Lobby A full lobby (shown above) separates the exhibition space from the administrative space. This public space will be roofed with wood trusses and a wood ceiling, and will contain a large fireplace with a seating area on the west side. The main entrance walls terminates in this space which leads to public restrooms, the museum store and administration 4) I,nhbv-:1 ^umm medco~ne to a Hill Ci0141}E1'N FreasaE~-e- the lobby of the Tea~ac Hangers Hisluty a~ul F.daudh, a Lreang HuGn ~~ mren z tti br' drarfn~nd nr< (hc ~iunnd~~ for hnlurn rd rvrrui~f uiriih eiui ~undlnp' di per r. uralons. ~ _ _ Legend 1 Administration 2 Museum 3 Service 4 Auditorium 5 Ring of Honor 6 Living History Area i 7 Courtyard 8 Public Parking If 9 Service Drive 1 >~. ae-ee, a.Ran,..m,s.moz.~a~m*, o~. c.~.~d~a.~ xu~sgn~,Pi~. m~.~ro.~mn•~m.d,a~ta~.vY~doa ~xas ~an~ers ~istor~ anrC~~uc~on enter dCamin~ v~iortunities ~\,~ ~, I ..., \~ ~ t~l ~ ~ ~~< ~a onj~rr•r~ - \ \` ~, I Ijl i i` ~ .::.: v,` .. y J r - :~+' 1 ~w$n:; ~r~F - . ., ^m..x4 '.... 6) The Texas Rangers History and Education CenCer offers visitors a~n enjoNable and educ¢tional ura2k tlernugh. Texas h~istm_y Juceuing on the 1t~eozgers rnho helped ~nakR Texas what it is today. °l~e~ usereserve trre ,~~stor~/ treat macCe c~exas a reyencC-c~rie ~xas ~nyers-6~ su ortin~ tree creation of trte ~xas ~nyers istor~/ ancC~cCucation enter. ponsors of dte rooms and facilities of the Texas Rangers History and Education Center will be incorporat- ed in the appropriate areas iu the building and on the grounds of the center. Sponsorships will be recog- nized with a permanent brass plaque engraved with the name of the donor or the donor's designation. J"ut our ~rancCon ~xas l~istor~/ FY atCi c~fiese c/1'aminJc ~~iortunities Main Entrance ................... ....$50,000 Library ... ._ ........ _ $275,000 Volunteer Room .................. .....$50,000 Living History Ranger Encampment ... .....$300,000 Association Staff Offices ........... .....$60,000 Workshop ......... ...... ........ .....$600,000 Foundation Staff Offices ........... .....$60,000 Courtyard ..... $1,000,000 Executive Director's Office .......... .....$75,000 ~ Ranger Ring of Honor Memorial .... ..$1,000,000 Conference Room ................. ....$125,000 Theatre $1,000,000 Museum Lobby.. SOLD -Taub Foundation $157,000 ~ Special Exhibit Area $1,000,000 Vault ........................... .....$180,0110 Museum Exhibit Area .... $2,000,000 Gift Shop ........................ ....$24Q000 Auditorium .... $2,500,000 Permanent Exhibits Exhibit I: In the Beginning 1823 ..... ....$250,000 Exhibit N: Frontier Forces of 1850 .... .....$'25Q,000 Exhibit II: 1835-The Creation ....... ....$250,000 Exhibit V: 1874-Frontier Battalion ..... .....$250,000 Exhibit III: Mexican War of 1846 .... ....$'25Q,000 Exhibit VL Four Captains in 1900 .... .....$`250,000 Exhibit VI I: Texas Rangers Today ..............$2.50,000 ~ ~ The Former Texas Rangers Foundation ~ ~k >,~>~~>,~ F~,~n~o,~To r.,