Texas PreservationsTrust Fund

08/02/08 From Cyndie Goins Hoelscher to Stephen F. Austin University History Department and City of Nacogdoches:

§ 442.015. TEXAS PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ACCOUNT

Now that I understand the history of William Goyens' Centennial Marker and how the Goyens graveyard on Goyens Hill was abandoned, I'm searching for possible solutions, because nothing is accomplished by dwelling on mistakes of the past. It is what we can do today and how it will impact tomorrow which is the most important thing. We are all in the position to correct a negligence made in the past and to become true guardians of Texas History by moving forward and being proactive about protecting the graveyard before it is completely lost to us forever.

There is a statute , § 442.015. TEXAS PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ACCOUNT, which provides for a trust fund, and says "The commission shall give priority to property the commission determines to be endangered by demolition, neglect, underuse, looting, vandalism, or other threat to the property."

This may be a starting point. I would like to see the graveyard properly marked as it once was by the Texas Centennial Commission and public accessibility to it. This action would be an appropriate way to rectify the history that has been lost and to celebrate Nacogdoches' rich multi-cultural heritage as well. It would be proud and fine statement for the oldest towne in Texas.

Thank you all for your attention to this important issue.