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SPRINGFIELD, 1995

THE SMALL REUNION WITH THE BIG RESULTS

Springfield, 1995 was not as big as some reunions, but the results were wonderful. We elected a fine new group of officers, including a President who is truly committed to leading us into a stable, growing family association. We had a wonderful time in learning about the story of our family in America. The dinner on Saturday evening was judged by many as the finest to date. We dedicated the Fulbright Family Archive Room at the History Museum for Springfield-Green County. Finally, a creative plan was set in place for our future reunions. It was in all ways an excellent reunion.

 

FULBRIGHT FAMILY ARCHIVES ROOM

The most permanent result of the reunion was tbe dedication of the archives room. All of us worked since the 1993 reunion to raise the funds to do this. The efforts culminated in a dedication ceremony at the museum on Sunday afternoon, June 25. It was the first time that most of us toured the museum. One of our own, Delbert Bishop, led the way in this effort. The following resolution was read as part of the ceremony.

Whereas the Fulbright family was instrumental in the settlement of the City of Springfield, Missouri; and,

Whereas the family's contributions to the development, vitality, and welfare of said city, together with its inhabitants have been manifold; and,

Whereas various representatives of the Fulbright family have actively supported, and continue to support, efforts to preserve the history and heritage of the City of Springfield; and,

Whereas the Fuibright family was the first group to respond to the call of the History Museum of Springfield-Green County to pledge capital funds for the development of the Museum in an amount sufficient to quality for naming status; and

Whereas the Fulbrights have, through the diligent efforts of their own, successfully met their goal and satisfied their pledge amount in full,

Now therefore be it resolved this date by the Board of Trustees of the History Museum for Springfield-Green County, that the efforts of the Fulbright family on behalf of the Museum are hereby gratefully acknowledged, and,

Be it further resolved that the Museum appreciated the diligence with which the Fulbrights have responded to the needs of the Museum bv securing and collecting over $15,000 in pledges for this institution, and,

Be it further resolved that the Board recognizes with the greatest appreciation the position of the Fulbright Family in both formulating and preserving the historical heritage of the City of Springfield, and,

Be it further resolved that the research room which houses the Museum's collection of historical documents shall hereafter be named the Fulbright Family Archives Room in honor of this family's lasting contributions to the Museum, and to the principles of historical preservation; and,

Be it further resolved that the Board extends its warmest wishes to the Fulbrights and their descendants on the occasion of their upcoming family reunion, which event in and of itself stands as a testament of the value placed on heritage and history by this notable family.

Duly considered and adopted this 25th day of May, 1995.