FOR INVESTIGATION OF CONDITIONS IN STORM DISTRICT.

H. C. R. No. 2.]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, many citizens in the counties of Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller and other counties lost all of their property by the storm of September 8, 1900; and whereas, said citizens are now in destitute circumstances and are in need of immediate aid; and whereas, it is expected of the Legislature and probably its duty to make the necessary appropriation to relieve the sufferings of said destitute citizens; and whereas, it is the duty of the Legislature to guard against any unnecessary expenditure of public funds;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, the Senate concurring, that there shall be appointed a committee composed of three members of the House, to be appointed by the Speaker thereof, and three Senators to be appointed by the President of the Senate, whose duty it shall be:

1st. To notify the mayors of all cities and towns within said counties having mayors, and one citizen of all other towns and villages in said counties of the time and place or places at which they will meet for the purpose of gathering information in regard to the needs of such destitute people, said meetings to be held at such times and places as determined by said committee, which said meeting shall not be held earlier than fifteen days after said notices have been given to the parties heretofore mentioned.

2nd. To take evidence of the condition of the people reported to be in destitute circumstances, and to compile such data as they can to assist and as to what has been contributed towards the relief of such person, and how same has been distributed, and aid the Legislature in determining what appropriation is necessary to be made, and to whom aid shall be given.

3rd. Said committee is hereby authorized and empowered to hold such meetings or sessions at such places as may be designated by them in said. notices for the term of six days unless their duties should be sooner performed.

4th. They shall within thirty days after their appointment report to the House and Senate:

1st. The number and names of those found to be destitute by reason of the storm of September, 1900, and who are in need of State aid, and to set opposite the name of such person the amount thought necessary to relieve said person's sufferings and necessities, and

2nd. To file with such report all testimony and evidence of the destitution of said people, together with all evidence of those applying for aid, whether found by said committee to be destitute or not.

Be it further resolved that the mayors and citizens to be notified as required in the first section of this resolution be and they are hereby requested to gather such information, evidence and data as they can, in regard to the destitute of their respective localities in the city of Galveston and other places at the times named by said committee to the end that said committee may make a full and careful investigation of the matters referred to them by this resolution in the six days allotted to them within which to make such investigation.

Be it further resolved that the Governor be and is hereby requested to furnish the committee appointed under this resolution with any and all data in his possession, which would enable them to make a full and fair investigation as provided herein.

SEC. 5. Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as committing the Legislature to either the policy or the principle of granting aid to the persons named therein out of the State revenue, but as an aid to the Legislature in determining the whole question in the light of the facts as they exist.

The expenses of said committee shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House and Senate respectively.

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved February 1, 1901.

EXTENDING THANKS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SOCIETY.

H. C. R. No. 8.]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas:

1. In behalf of the people of Texas the Legislature extends to the American Red Cross Society its most grateful acknowledgments for the relief extended through the society to the sufferers in Texas by the storm of September 8, 1900; and especially does the Legislature thank Miss Clara Barton, the President of the society, for her visit to the State and her personal supervision and direction of relief to those who were in need and in distress.

2. That the Governor be and he is hereby requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to Miss Clara Barton.

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved February 1, 1901.

STORM OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1900-EXTENDING THANKS TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO RELIEF OF、

H. C. R. No. 9.]

SUFFERERS FROM.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas:

1. That the Legislature of Texas tenders its sincere thanks and most profound acknowledgments to every one wherever residing, who contriuted to the relief of those who suffered in the storm that visited the Texas coast on September 8, 1900.

2. That such generous action will be forever borne in grateful remembrance by the people of Texas.

3. That the press everywhere is requested to publish these resolutions. [NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved February 1, 1901.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12.

Granting further powers to the special joint committee appointed under House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, to visit the storm stricken district, and limiting meetings of said committee to twelve days.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, the Senate concurring, that the joint committee provided for by House' Concurrent Resolution No. 2, in addition to the powers granted and contained in said resolution, shall have and is hereby given the further power and authority:

First, to hold its meetings for a time, if necessary, not to exceed twelve days.

Second, that the chairman or any member of said joint committee be' and they are hereby authorized to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify the same whenever necessary so to do in the performance of their duties as defined in said resolution.

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved February 18, 1901.

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THOSE DONATING TO SUFFERERS FROM SEPTEMBER STORM.

S. C. R. No. 7.]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, a large area of the coast section of Texas, including and adjoining the city of Galveston, was on September 8, 1900, visited by a hurricane of unparalleled severity, causing the death of thousands of persons, and the loss of many millions of property; and,

Whereas, a sympathetic world, including all lands and all civilized peoples, made prompt and generous contributions of money, food, clothing, supplies and service, to the end that hunger was appeased, nakedness covered, shelter provided, and comfort afforded, whereby a brave people were sustained in their distress and inspired to efforts of recovery and rehabilitation; therefore, be it

Resolved that the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Texas recognize and applaud these acts of charity and mercy, and in the name of the State and of the stricken people, hereby express their lasting gratitude.

21-G. L.

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the Senate, no vote given; and passed the House of Representatives, no vote given.]

Approved February 21, 1901.

GRANTING HON. WELLS THOMPSON, DISTRICT JUDGE, A LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

H. C. R. No. 15.]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring. that Hon. Wells Thompson, judge of the 23rd Judicial District of Texas, be and he is hereby granted leave to absent himself from the State during the months of July and August (sixty days) in the years 1901 and 1992. [NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved March 5, 1901.

SUBMITTING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO VOTE OF THE PEOPLE.

S. J. R. No. 3.]

JOINT RESOLUTION.

Amending Article 6, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, requir ing all persons subject to a poll tax to have paid a poll tax and to hold a receipt for same before they offer to vote at any election in this State, and fixing the time of payment of said tax.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas:

SECTION 1. That Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Texas be amended so as to hereafter read as follows:

SEC. 2. Every male person subject to none of the foregoing disqualifications, who shall have attained the age of twenty-one years and who shall be a citizen of the United States, and who shall have resided in this State one year next preceding an election and the last six months within the district or county in which he offers to vote, shall be deemed a qualified elector and every male person of foreign birth subject to none of the foregoing disqualifications who not less than six months before any election at which he offers to vote, shall have declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States in accordance with the Federal Naturalization Laws, and shall have resided in this State one year next preceding such election and the last six months in the county in which he offers to vote, shall also be deemed a qualified elector; and all electors shall vote in the election precinct of their residence; provided, that electors living in any unorganized county may vote at any election precinct in the county to which such county is attached for judicial purposes; and provided further, that any voter who is subject to pay a poll tax under the laws of the State of Texas shall have paid said tax before he offers

to vote at any election in this State and hold a receipt showing his poll tax paid before the first day of February next preceding such election. Or if said voter shall have lost or misplaced said tax receipt, he shall be entitled to vote upon making affidavit before any officer authorized to administer oaths that such tax receipt has been lost. Such affidavit shall be made in writing and left with the judge of the election, and this provision of the Constitution shall be self-enacting without the necessity of further legislation.

SEC. 3. The Governor of this State is hereby directed to issue the necessary proclamation submitting this amendment to the qualified voters. of Texas at the next general election.

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution passed the Senate by two-thirds vote, yeas 23, nays 6, and was reported to the House of Representatives where it was amended and passed by two-thirds vote, yeas 87, nays 15; the Senate concurred in House amendments by two-thirds vote, yeas 26, nays 0.]

[NOTE. The enrolled bill shows that the foregoing resolution was presented to the Governor of Texas for his approval on the 6th day of March, A. D. 1901, but was not signed by him nor returned to the house in which it originated with his objections thereto within the time prescribed by the Constitution, and thereupon became a law without his signature.-JOHN G. TOD, Secretary of State.]

TO PROVIDE FOR PRINTING RULES OF HOUSE AND

H. C. R. No. 18.]

SENATE.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that of the three hundred copies of the Texas Legislative Manual for 1901, heretofore authorized by concurrent resolution for the use of the Senate and House, two hundred copies be bound in flexible Morocco covers at an extra cost of not exceeding twenty-five cents per copy, above the cost of the same book in flexible cloth and that the remaining hundred copies be bound in flexible cloth according to the specifications of the contract with the public printer.

[NOTE. The enrolled bills shows that the foregoing resolution passed the House of Representatives, no vote given; and passed the Senate, no vote given.]

Approved March 7, 1901.

C. S. R. No. 10.]

ADOPTING A STATE FLOWER.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the State of Texas at present has no State flower, and Whereas, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas have requested of the Legislature that it adopt the lupinus subcarnosus (generally known as buffalo clover or blue bonnet) as the State flower, therefore,