No. 40
A Resolution
In relation to the preservation of the State’s engine “Texas,”
WHEREAS, The historic engine “Texas” that pursued and captured from the raider Andrews and party, the engine “General” during the war between the States, now stands alone in the yards of the Western and Atlantic railroad soon to become a wreck by exposure to the winds and rains, while the “General” is on exhibition in the depot at Chattanooga well preserved, with all its brass finishings highly polished and apparently as new as when captured. The captured “General” is in a fine state of preservation, while its captor is a neglected castaway. The capture of the “General” by the “Texas” under the gallant Fuller constitutes one of the most thrilling episodes of the stormy sixties, and
WHEREAS, Both of these engines should be preserved and kept on exhibition as memorials of the times,
Resolved, by the Senate, and House of Representatives, That the Governor of this State take such steps as may be necessary to preserve the “Texas,” and have such repairs made as will prevent its decay.
Resolved, That a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives be appointed to report to the next General Assembly a proper place for the keeping on exhibition of both the “Texas” and “General” and for the preservation of the same.
Approved August 9, 1910.